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P408 MDM

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,988 mi
Last recorded70,988 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 MDM
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2017 70,988 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres app limits

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,496 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 68,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

OSR tyre worn close to limits

front brake discs heavy corrosion

front tyres worn close to limits

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2015 65,806 miles

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Fail 6 May 2015 65,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,419 miles

n/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

n/s/rear jack mount showing corrosion

rear brake valve to n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,733 miles

front to n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

front to o/s/rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2013 59,733 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front to n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

front to o/s/rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,973 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,730 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,131 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,271 miles

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

nearside and offside jacking points corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,271 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside jacking points corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,744 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 32,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,711 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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P408 MDM is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P408 MDM, 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 P408 MDM registered?

P408 MDM is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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