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P59 VNW

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,518 mi
Last recorded124,518 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 VNW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 124,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2009 124,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 118,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 115,759 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 115,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 112,097 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 112,097 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

p.a.s rack has light misting of oil.

Pass 6 Jul 2005 104,498 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 104,498 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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P59 VNW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P59 VNW, 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 P59 VNW registered?

P59 VNW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P59 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 VNW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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