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P290 RMB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,169 mi
Last recorded109,169 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 RMB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 109,169 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 109,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

bonnet release catch loose

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2006 96,987 miles

Oil leak

bonnet release broken but still able to open

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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P290 RMB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P290 RMB, 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 P290 RMB registered?

P290 RMB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P290 RMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 RMB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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