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P56 LKK

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

149,407 mi
Last recorded149,407 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 LKK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 149,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 126,969 miles

Air bag lamp on

Slight play n ear side fron t bottom ball joint

Fail 8 May 2009 126,969 miles

Air bag lamp on

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Slight play n ear side fron t bottom ball joint

Fail 23 Mar 2009 126,291 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Air bag lamp on

Slight play in both front suspension bottom ball joints

Pass 19 Mar 2008 118,626 miles

Air bag lamp on

Front brake pads worn low

Key difficult to switch sidelamps on

Fail 5 Mar 2008 118,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Air bag lamp on

Front brake pads worn low

Key difficult to switch sidelamps on

Pass 9 Oct 2006 117,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 116,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hub caps incorrectley fitted

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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P56 LKK 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 37.5%.

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 P56 LKK, 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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P56 LKK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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