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P625 MHJ

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

127,995 mi
Last recorded127,995 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP625 MHJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 127,995 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 127,995 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2014 126,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 126,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 124,995 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 124,995 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 123,436 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 31 Jan 2012 123,436 miles

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

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

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

Air bag light on

Heat shields insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 121,656 miles

DOOR HANDLE BROKEN N/S/F

Fail 1 Feb 2011 121,656 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

DOOR HANDLE BROKEN N/S/F

FRONT DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 2 Feb 2010 119,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake nearing reserve travel limits

Fail 2 Feb 2009 116,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 116,575 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 113,766 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 113,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 110,302 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 110,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 105,312 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 105,312 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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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P625 MHJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P625 MHJ, 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 P625 MHJ registered?

P625 MHJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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