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P386 FBW

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,835 mi
Last recorded80,835 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 FBW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 80,835 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 80,835 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe at cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center section blowing slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,509 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/55/15

Full exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear (27%) service brake: service brake efficenecy only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 76,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/55/15

Full exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,518 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 72,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs slightly corroded (pitted)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,804 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,130 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,074 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,032 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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P386 FBW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P386 FBW, 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 P386 FBW registered?

P386 FBW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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