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P390 HBC

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,406 mi
Last recorded86,406 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 HBC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,000 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,619 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,703 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 62,217 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 62,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 60,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,518 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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P390 HBC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P390 HBC, 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 P390 HBC registered?

P390 HBC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P390 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P390 HBC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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