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P386 RSG

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

92,802 mi
Last recorded92,802 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 RSG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 92,802 miles

both rear brake backplates rusty

front numberplate damaged [borderline pass/fail]

nearside rear shock absorber wet [borderline pass/fail]

nearside rear upper spring mount rusty [borderline pass/fail]

offside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre worn near legal limit

offside rear upper spring mount rusty

wiper operation noisy

Fail 12 Sep 2009 92,802 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake backplates rusty

front numberplate damaged [borderline pass/fail]

nearside rear shock absorber wet [borderline pass/fail]

nearside rear upper spring mount rusty [borderline pass/fail]

offside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre worn near legal limit

offside rear upper spring mount rusty

wiper operation noisy

Fail 11 Aug 2009 92,467 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight perishing/tear in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Very slight interaction in nearside rear light

slight play in steering rack

Both rear springs corroded

Nearside rear bumpstop detached

Pass 7 Aug 2008 84,616 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 84,558 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake backplates rusty

front numberplate damaged

numberplate lights incorrect colour

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,062 miles

handbrake performance 16%

offside handbrake performance

see preveous fail sheet

Fail 26 Jul 2007 78,062 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear jacking points rusty

corrosion:- both outer sills, both front floorpans

rear subframe rusty

unable to fully inspect brake linings

Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,489 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 28 Jul 2006 67,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 RSG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RSG, 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 RSG registered?

P386 RSG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P386 RSG safe to buy?

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