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P141 NVU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,160 mi
Last recorded91,160 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 NVU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2010 91,160 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,322 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 85,314 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 79,485 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 73,581 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 73,581 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,188 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 67,188 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P141 NVU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P141 NVU, 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 P141 NVU registered?

P141 NVU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P141 NVU safe to buy?

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