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P297 NVR

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,158 mi
Last recorded55,158 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 NVR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Aug 2009 55,148 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,263 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted.

n/s lower swivel worn to limit.

Pass 10 May 2007 50,579 miles

nearside washer vavel under bottet leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,021 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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P297 NVR is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P297 NVR, 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 P297 NVR registered?

P297 NVR is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P297 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P297 NVR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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