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P552 THU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,411 mi
Last recorded86,411 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 THU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 86,411 miles

exhaust rusty †brake hoses cracked †n/s/r tyre wearing uneven †brake pipes rusty †

Fail 17 Aug 2006 86,411 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

feels like clutch braking up

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven †

Fail 4 Aug 2006 86,383 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P552 THU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P552 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 P552 THU registered?

P552 THU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P552 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 THU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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