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P442 VGP

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,141 mi
Last recorded64,141 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 VGP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,141 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 62,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 62,237 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 59,389 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 59,389 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,799 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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P442 VGP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P442 VGP, 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

How do I check the history of P442 VGP?

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What year was P442 VGP registered?

P442 VGP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P442 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 VGP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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