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P497 GND

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,529 mi
Last recorded82,529 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S78,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 GND
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 82,529 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has a cut in side wall

Fail 10 Nov 2008 82,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2007 74,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre has a cut in side wall

Fail 13 Nov 2007 74,046 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2006 64,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 63,614 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 63,614 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P497 GND is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 78,526 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 P497 GND, 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 30 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 P497 GND registered?

P497 GND is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P497 GND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 GND 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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