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P76 VFB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,429 mi
Last recorded131,429 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 131,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

bonnet damaged

rear wiper missing

Fail 8 Nov 2016 131,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings undersill (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

bonnet damaged

rear wiper missing

Pass 27 May 2015 120,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 114,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 114,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 109,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 103,357 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 98,081 miles

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

bonnet safety catch spring missing - recommend repair

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 May 2011 98,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

bonnet safety catch spring missing - recommend repair

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2010 91,671 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 91,671 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 85,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 77,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 70,912 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 63,961 miles

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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P76 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P76 VFB, 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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P76 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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