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P490 DPB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 DPB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,005 miles

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

front discs worn/f/r b/hoses rusty/drivers door OUTER handle sticky/front/rear sub frames rusty/tank straps rusty/p/spipes rotten/rack noisy MONITOR/

Fail 15 Jul 2010 89,005 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front discs worn/f/r b/hoses rusty/drivers door OUTER handle sticky/front/rear sub frames rusty/tank straps rusty/p/spipes rotten/rack noisy MONITOR/

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,437 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

H/BRAKE REQ.ADJUSTMENT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers door handle sticky/f/r b/hoses rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty front/tank straps rusty/

Fail 24 Jul 2009 82,437 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

H/BRAKE REQ.ADJUSTMENT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers door handle sticky/f/r b/hoses rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty front/tank straps rusty/

Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,632 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 74,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 64,907 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 64,907 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 64,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,406 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 56,400 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P490 DPB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P490 DPB, 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 P490 DPB registered?

P490 DPB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P490 DPB safe to buy?

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