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P136 MBA

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

113,379 mi
Last recorded113,379 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX86,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 MBA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2007 113,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2006 107,620 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 107,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on various metal brake pipes at front and rear, surface corrosion to chassis in various places

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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P136 MBA is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 86,997 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P136 MBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P136 MBA registered?

P136 MBA is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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