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P138 KES

1997 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,007 mi
Last recorded68,007 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 KES
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

airbag light "on"

nearside inner pot joint boot split

offside cv joint noisy

offside front tyre worn on inside

offside wiper blade slightly torn

parking brake travel could be better

Fail 1 Jul 2009 68,001 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside inner pot joint boot split

offside cv joint noisy

offside front tyre worn on inside

offside wiper blade slightly torn

parking brake travel could be better

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,053 miles

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

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

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

nearside front number plate light duller

nearside wiper blade torn

rear fog tell tale flashes with hazards

Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

centre brake pipe engine compartment becoming corroded

nearside front number plate light duller

nearside wiper blade torn

rear fog tell tale flashes with hazards

Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,639 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Jun 2007 57,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside lower tail light bulb not working

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Jul 2006 52,713 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Handbrake close to end of travel

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Screen washers partially blocked

Fail 26 Jun 2006 52,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

hand brake travel possible more than normal

washers partially blocked

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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P138 KES is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P138 KES, 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 P138 KES registered?

P138 KES is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 May 1997.

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