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P965 WTG

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

136,968 mi
Last recorded136,968 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 WTG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 136,968 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 136,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 127,750 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 127,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 124,473 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 124,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 123,177 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 123,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 123,063 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 111,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 111,028 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P965 WTG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P965 WTG, 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 P965 WTG registered?

P965 WTG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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