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P517 OPO

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 OPO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023

Brake performance not tested rear below efficiency - fluctuation test not met (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 27 Jan 2021 66,052 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,341 miles

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

n/s/r inner brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,043 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f tyre low/worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,565 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 45,359 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 45,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,012 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 43,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,784 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,262 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 42,262 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 42,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,820 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 38,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 May 2006 36,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

adviise both inner driveshaft boots leaking but secure and not split

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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P517 OPO is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P517 OPO, 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 P517 OPO registered?

P517 OPO is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P517 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 OPO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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