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P499 PDB

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S77,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 PDB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,555 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 71,555 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 64,688 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 64,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,822 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 56,797 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel

Pass 27 Aug 2005 49,666 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2005 49,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P499 PDB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P499 PDB, 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 P499 PDB registered?

P499 PDB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P499 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 PDB shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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