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P542 THU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,218 mi
Last recorded109,218 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,218 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES,BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE, HAND BRAKE CABLES WORN, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, UNDERBODY RUSTING

Pass 5 Oct 2009 97,328 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 8 Oct 2008 87,519 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 87,495 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW ,OSFRONT FLEXI WORN,ALL TYRES SLIGHT WALL DAMAGE

Pass 15 Oct 2007 81,361 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 81,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 78,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

o/s headlamp glass cracked

rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2006 78,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear bumper insecure

air bag light on

o/headlamp glass cracked

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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P542 THU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P542 THU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P542 THU registered?

P542 THU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P542 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 THU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P542 THU have outstanding finance?

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