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P701 HBL

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,516 mi
Last recorded103,516 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 HBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,516 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 103,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust touching chassis

Pass 2 Oct 2008 93,203 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 81,101 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 73,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Sep 2006 73,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2005 67,523 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 67,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise vehicle requires tracking

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

p/a hand brake has alot of travel requires adjustment

p/a play in steering rack

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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P701 HBL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P701 HBL, 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 P701 HBL registered?

P701 HBL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P701 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 HBL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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