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P518 SAE

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,910 mi
Last recorded57,910 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX86,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 SAE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,910 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION

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

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn inside edge cords not exposed

Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,910 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION

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

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn inside edge cords not exposed

Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,239 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,680 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 48,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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P518 SAE is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 86,997 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P518 SAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P518 SAE registered?

P518 SAE is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P518 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 SAE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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