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P638 UHY

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,366 mi
Last recorded104,366 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 UHY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,366 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 104,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jul 2008 104,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 98,178 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 98,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 90,057 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

fuel tank straps corroding

slight damage near front tyre outer wall

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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P638 UHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P638 UHY, 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 P638 UHY registered?

P638 UHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P638 UHY safe to buy?

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