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P38 DVJ

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,300 mi
Last recorded56,300 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 DVJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2009 56,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

aux drive belt starting to crack

boot area not checked properly due to trim

front flexi brake hoses cracking

front suspension lower arm bushes cracking

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due duew to protective coating & above covers)

slight play o/s & n/s rear suspension trailing arm bushes

Pass 22 May 2009 56,300 miles

aux drive belt starting to crack

boot area not checked properly due to trim

front flexi brake hoses cracking

front suspension lower arm bushes cracking

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due duew to protective coating & above covers)

slight play o/s & n/s rear suspension trailing arm bushes

Pass 30 May 2008 52,669 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 52,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 48,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 43,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P38 DVJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P38 DVJ, 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 P38 DVJ registered?

P38 DVJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P38 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 DVJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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