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P904 VHR

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,590 mi
Last recorded105,590 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 VHR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 105,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 105,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 105,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,367 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 101,367 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2008 95,812 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear sections of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

large bore exhaust has been fitted.

larger diameter wheels have been fitted.

off side front tyre has slight uneven wear.

performance air filter fitted.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 90,228 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

air bag light is on.

both rear sections of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

large bore rear silencer has been fitted.

larger diametre wheels have been fitted

metal brake pipe to near side front flexihose starting to corrode.

metal brake pipe to off side front flexihose starting to corrode.

metal brake pipe to off side rear flexihose starting to corrode.

near side rear sill dented at rear.

performance air filter has been fitted.

Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

engine oil leak

handbrake cable very close to exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2006 85,681 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake cable very close to exhaust

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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P904 VHR is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P904 VHR, 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 P904 VHR registered?

P904 VHR is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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