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P694 SWK

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,060 mi
Last recorded50,060 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 SWK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2016 50,060 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,550 miles

FRONT & REAR AXELS CORROSION

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S INSIDE (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 47,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (5.4.2)

FRONT & REAR AXELS CORROSION

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S INSIDE (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,883 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 44,833 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,638 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 42,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,262 miles

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

unable to clearly see front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 31,828 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,175 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,314 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 25,314 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 24,202 miles

both front tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,647 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 22,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P694 SWK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P694 SWK, 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 P694 SWK registered?

P694 SWK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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