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P510 OPU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,115 mi
Last recorded120,115 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 OPU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 120,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake discs rusty

front reg plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2011 120,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs rusty

front reg plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2006 106,515 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2005 101,450 miles

nearside front indicator bulb becoming faded

Fail 29 Nov 2005 101,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

nsr tyre at legal limit worn on outer edge †nsf tyre at legal limit worn on inside and outside edge †one front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at front †one steel brake pipe becoming corroded near fuel tank

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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P510 OPU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,998cc 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 P510 OPU, 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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P510 OPU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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