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P293 KTW

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,053 mi
Last recorded51,053 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 KTW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 51,053 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to offside front floor / sill area

slight exhaust blow? centre exhaust clamp area

Pass 19 Jan 2024 50,069 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 50,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 48,968 miles

Centre exhaust blowing at joint

Front discs corroded on inner faces

Osr,Nsr,Osf lower sills all corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 48,968 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear box has broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust blowing at joint

Front discs corroded on inner faces

Osr,Nsr,Osf lower sills all corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 48,191 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive will require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 47,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,427 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 46,427 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,580 miles

nearside and offside sill to floor areas starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,576 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,649 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,824 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 42,824 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,509 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,584 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 35,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P293 KTW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P293 KTW, 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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P293 KTW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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