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P509 WNJ

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,134 mi
Last recorded106,134 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 WNJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,134 miles

air bag light on

Fail 10 Jan 2008 106,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2007 95,401 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake hoses perishing

rear coil springs very corroded

some surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2006 64,366 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around steering rack

engine oil leak

front brake pads very thin

wiper blades smear

Fail 23 Jan 2006 64,366 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroding

damp around steering rack

engine oil leak

front brake pads very thin

wiper blades smear

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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P509 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red 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 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 P509 WNJ, 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 P509 WNJ registered?

P509 WNJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P509 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 WNJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P509 WNJ have outstanding finance?

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