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P394 LJN

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 LJN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,224 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2008 104,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 104,171 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 104,171 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 100,700 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 100,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 97,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 97,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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P394 LJN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P394 LJN, 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 P394 LJN registered?

P394 LJN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P394 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P394 LJN shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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