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P168 FRX

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,875 mi
Last recorded162,875 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 162,875 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 155,136 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 151,833 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2005 143,718 miles

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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P168 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P168 FRX, 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 P168 FRX registered?

P168 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P168 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 FRX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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