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P97 JFC

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,619 mi
Last recorded130,619 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 JFC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 130,619 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs corroared on inner faces

Fail 25 May 2011 130,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs corroared on inner faces

Pass 6 May 2010 124,884 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 124,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 118,174 miles

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

engine under cover fitted.

front section of exhaust system starting to corrode.

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 113,001 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 113,001 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under cover fitted

near side front tyre has slight uneven wear

Pass 11 Oct 2006 107,671 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish & close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2005 103,426 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 103,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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P97 JFC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P97 JFC, 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 P97 JFC registered?

P97 JFC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P97 JFC safe to buy?

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