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P656 OTP

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,405 mi
Last recorded52,405 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 OTP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,405 miles

cuts to n/s/f and o/s/f tyre outer side walls

Fail 17 Apr 2009 52,405 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

corosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

cuts to n/s/f and o/s/f tyre outer side walls

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight binding to o/s/f wheel when turning

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,486 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside front brake slightly binding advise brake check

various rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,486 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside front brake slightly binding advise brake check

various rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,790 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to o/s/f outer tyre 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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P656 OTP 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 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 P656 OTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P656 OTP registered?

P656 OTP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P656 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 OTP 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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