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P545 REX

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,188 mi
Last recorded136,188 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 REX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2014 136,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 131,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bothside front antiroll bar bush worn - but no play.

bothside front to rear sills very poor and corroded in places.

bothside rear floor panel corroded.

nearside rear tyre outer wall lightly perishing.

offside front inner wing corroded trough.

offside reflector lightly broken

Fail 28 Aug 2013 131,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bothside front antiroll bar bush worn - but no play.

bothside front to rear sills very poor and corroded in places.

bothside rear flor pane very corroded in places.

nearside rtear tyre outer wall lightly perishing.

offside front inner wing corroded trough.

offside reflector lightly broken

Pass 11 Sep 2012 126,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bothside front lower arm ball joint small amount of play.

bothside rear coil spring very corroded.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

radiator - leak small amount of cooling.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 126,277 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bothside front lower arm ball joint small amount of play.

bothside rear coil spring very corroded.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

radiator - leak small amount of cooling.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 118,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

o/s front light damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2011 118,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

o/s front light damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 108,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front head lamp lens damaged.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 100,974 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 93,585 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light corrosion on front floorsand inner sills

Fail 4 Aug 2008 93,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light corrosion on front floorsand inner sills

Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,153 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 86,044 miles

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

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2006 77,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 69,235 miles

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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P545 REX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P545 REX, 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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P545 REX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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