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P52 VHY

1997 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

966,995 mi
Last recorded966,995 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 966,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 96,663 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s parking cabel wrongly rooted and chaffing exhuast

Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,951 miles

(1.1.4a)two of three offside rear position lamps inoperative

(2.4C.1b)the rear coil springs have surface corrosion present

(2d)Items within the boot which the nominated tester considers could prevent an mot test being carried out should ideally be removed prior to presenting the vehicle for test

(2g)the bonnet release lever is detached and possibly broken

(3.5.1B)The nearside parking brake cable has been incorrectly fitted and has been damaged by the exhaust system

(3.6B.2c)the nearside front steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present which may soon require remadial action

(6.3.1d)the front number plate is starting to become dirty in appearance which may soon require replacement

(8.2.3)the nearside three washers liquid pressure is low indicative of a fault occuring

(8.3.1e)too much weight hanging on the offside drivers sun visor could permit the visor to fall permitting the drivers view of the road to become obscured,please be aware

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 74,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

(1.1.4a)two of three offside rear position lamps inoperative

(2.4C.1b)the rear coil springs have surface corrosion present

(2d)Items within the boot which the nominated tester considers could prevent an mot test being carried out should ideally be removed prior to presenting the vehicle for test

(2g)the bonnet release lever is detached and possibly broken

(3.5.1B)The nearside parking brake cable has been incorrectly fitted and has been damaged by the exhaust system

(3.6B.2c)the nearside front steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present which may soon require remadial action

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(6.3.1d)the front number plate is starting to become dirty in appearance which may soon require replacement

(8.2.3)the nearside three washers liquid pressure is low indicative of a fault occuring

(8.3.1e)too much weight hanging on the offside drivers sun visor could permit the visor to fall permitting the drivers view of the road to become obscured,please be aware

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 65,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 60,435 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P52 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P52 VHY, 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 P52 VHY registered?

P52 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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