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P485 GHN

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,398 mi
Last recorded73,398 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S77,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 GHN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 73,398 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,738 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 61,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 54,598 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 54,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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P485 GHN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,283 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P485 GHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P485 GHN registered?

P485 GHN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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