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P397 GFC

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,827 mi
Last recorded67,827 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 GFC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside door mirror incomlete

Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,372 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,056 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,504 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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P397 GFC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P397 GFC, 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 P397 GFC registered?

P397 GFC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P397 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P397 GFC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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