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P514 PDB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,179 mi
Last recorded84,179 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 PDB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,179 miles

both front wings damaged

exhaust very rusty

o/s headlamp poor

rear springs rusty

underside rusty in places

Fail 16 Aug 2010 84,168 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front wings damaged

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s door check strap lose or damaged

hand brake requires adjusting

o/s headlamp poor

rear springs rusty

underside rusty in places

Fail 4 Sep 2009 81,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake requires adjustment

o/s/f wing damaged

r/n/s tyre 75 % worn

radiator weeping coolant

rear springs very rusty

underside very rusty in places

Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,108 miles

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

hand brake requires adjustment

o/s/f wing damaged

r/n/s tyre 75 % worn

radiator weeping coolant

rear springs very rusty

underside very rusty in places

Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,610 miles

exhaust rusty

new tyres fitted to front

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s wiper poor

rear springs rusty

rear tyres low on tread

underside rusty in places

Fail 29 Jul 2008 78,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre low on tread

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s wiper poor

rear springs rusty

underside rusty in places

Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,101 miles

both front shocks noted damp

front brake discs noted worn

front section of the exhaust noted rusty

front suspension bushes noted starting too perrish

r/n/s tyre noted worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2006 62,643 miles

exhast very rusty and patched

underside rusty in places

Fail 24 May 2006 62,643 miles

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

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

exhaust very rusty and patched

underside rusty in places

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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P514 PDB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P514 PDB, 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 P514 PDB registered?

P514 PDB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P514 PDB safe to buy?

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