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P43 PTU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,801 mi
Last recorded117,801 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 PTU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 117,801 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 115,098 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 115,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 112,529 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 112,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 106,720 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 106,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 99,595 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 93,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 84,525 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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P43 PTU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P43 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P43 PTU registered?

P43 PTU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P43 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 PTU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P43 PTU have outstanding finance?

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