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P118 JWL

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,379 mi
Last recorded103,379 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 JWL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 103,379 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 103,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2006 96,202 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 96,202 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bump stop insecure

rear wiper blade torn

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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P118 JWL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P118 JWL, 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 P118 JWL registered?

P118 JWL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P118 JWL safe to buy?

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