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P429 ANJ

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,717 mi
Last recorded66,717 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 ANJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,717 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,645 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 66,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake travel high

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to offside rear quarter

Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 175/65/14

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 175/65/14

Pass 3 Aug 2010 66,016 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 175/65/14

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 175/65/14

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,822 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,885 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 62,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear footbrake and handbrake efforts low

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 60,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear footbrake and handbrake have low effort

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,548 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nail in off side rear tyre

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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P429 ANJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P429 ANJ, 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 P429 ANJ registered?

P429 ANJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P429 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 ANJ shows 12 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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