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P797 NFS

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,874 mi
Last recorded151,874 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 NFS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 151,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 141,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 126,713 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 126,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

(1) slight amont of play to o/s/r radius arm,(2)bonnet opening device incorrect

Fail 30 Mar 2006 126,193 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very rusty underside of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

bonnet release cable/handle broken

brake fluid dirty

exaust rusty

front wipers poor condition

glow plug light flashes when started

long travel on handbrake

oil leak

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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P797 NFS is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P797 NFS, 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 P797 NFS registered?

P797 NFS is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P797 NFS safe to buy?

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