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P974 KBC

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,271 mi
Last recorded183,271 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 KBC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 183,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 183,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 171,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 171,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

1x sidelight not working offside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal sticking and clutch biting point high and starting to slip

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 163,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished

headlight mask converters fitted

oil residue on gearbox

rear wiper missing

various marks to body and wheel trims, nearside front wheel trim missing

various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 155,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

antiroll bar link bushes perished

exhaust system corroded and rubber mountings perished

headlamp convertor stickers fitted

offside rear side light has part of the light not working

oil residue on steering rack and gearbox

rear axle mounting bushes perished

rear tyres perished

rear wiper missing

surface corrossion on various brake pipes

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 155,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

antiroll bar link bushes perished

exhaust system corroded and rubber mountings perished

headlamp convertor stickers fitted

offside rear side light has part of the light not working

oil residue on steering rack and gearbox

rear axle mounting bushes perished

rear tyres perished

rear wiper missing

surface corrossion on various brake pipes

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 150,761 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/f seatbelt not allowing full inspection, wheel trim missing from n/s/f, front brake pads appear low, gearbox wet with oil, front antiroll bar bushes cracking, o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 21 Feb 2012 150,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

child seat fitted to o/s/f seatbelt not allowing full inspection, wheel trim missing from n/s/f, front brake pads appear low, gearbox wet with oil, front antiroll bar bushes cracking, o/s/r tyre nail in tread

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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P974 KBC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,581cc 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 P974 KBC, 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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P974 KBC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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