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P583 DPB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,747 mi
Last recorded131,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 DPB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 131,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 129,324 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 129,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear has 1 of 2 sidelamps not working

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 125,604 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 119,688 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear position lamps 1 of 2 inoperative

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 119,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside rear position lamps 1 of 2 inoperative

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 104,939 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 90,051 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 90,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P583 DPB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P583 DPB, 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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What year was P583 DPB registered?

P583 DPB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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