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P539 THU

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,364 mi
Last recorded83,364 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX86,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2008 83,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 7,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 72,108 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 72,108 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P539 THU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P539 THU, 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 P539 THU registered?

P539 THU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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