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P642 PGV

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,088 mi
Last recorded42,088 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 PGV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

under body shield fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,974 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

under body shield fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underbody shields fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2008 38,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underbody shields fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,277 miles

child seat fitted to n/s & o/s seat

front brake discs slightly corroded

under body shields 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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P642 PGV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P642 PGV, 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 P642 PGV registered?

P642 PGV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P642 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 PGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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