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P765 UHY

1997 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,148 mi
Last recorded131,148 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 UHY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 131,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 122,179 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 122,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2008 109,254 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 109,254 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 92,590 miles

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

exhaust hitting under body

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2007 92,576 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2006 85,927 miles

Advance corrosion to rear exhaust section

Corrosion to metal rear brake pipes.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 75,896 miles

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Fail 4 Aug 2005 75,896 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P765 UHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P765 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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P765 UHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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