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P208 LBU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,784 mi
Last recorded74,784 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 LBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise battery insecure .

advise rear wiper split .

Fail 18 Aug 2009 74,784 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise battery insecure .

advise rear wiper split .

Pass 5 Aug 2008 66,184 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,553 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 50,182 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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P208 LBU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P208 LBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P208 LBU registered?

P208 LBU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 July 1997.

Is P208 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 LBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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