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P283 XGD

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,664 mi
Last recorded128,664 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 XGD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 128,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 126,168 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 126,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

horn insecure

Pass 15 May 2012 123,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 121,098 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 121,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

emissions test not carried out, unable to maintain a steady high and low engine idle speeds.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 115,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 103,987 miles

Erratic engine idle

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 103,987 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Erratic engine idle

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,050 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 88,136 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 88,127 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front wishbones bushes are worn †Near side lower ball joint is worn and near to a failure

Pass 15 Jun 2006 80,803 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 80,803 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Heat sheild vibrating.

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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P283 XGD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P283 XGD, 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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P283 XGD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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