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P102 SMV

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,034 mi
Last recorded85,034 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 SMV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside and nearside headlight aims cloudy

Fail 13 Mar 2017 83,269 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,572 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,546 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,102 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 75,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,914 miles

offside rear tyre bad cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,050 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,474 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 61,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 57,451 miles

advise n/s chassis rail damage.

advise screenwasher adjustment

suspect possible leak from offside of steering rack, advise checking.

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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P102 SMV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P102 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P102 SMV registered?

P102 SMV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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