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P335 VGE

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 VGE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 111,621 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight sideways movement at handbrake lever.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 106,333 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,168 miles

CENTRE SEATBELT FRAYED SLIGHTLY.

L/H/R TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

R/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H SIDE OF STEERING RACK.

SMALL CUT IN R/H/F OUTER C.V BOOT.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 100,438 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 100,307 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

FRONT INDICATORS SLIGHTLY WHITE.

R/H/F TYRE WEARING AT INNER EDGE.

SLIGHT SIDE WAYS MOVEMENT AT HANDBRAKE LEVER.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,937 miles

FRONT INDICATORS SLIGHTLY WHITE.

R/H/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHLY BENT.

REAR TYRES WEARING AT OUTER EDGES.

SUMP AND OIL FILTER POROUS.

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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P335 VGE is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P335 VGE, 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 P335 VGE registered?

P335 VGE is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P335 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P335 VGE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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