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P234 YCD

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,028 mi
Last recorded99,028 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx92,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 YCD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 99,028 miles

Bottom pully osserlating

Coolent overfull

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tred and out of shape 205/40/17V

Offside rear tyre bold on outer edge 205/40/17V

Oil leak

Pas fluid around pas bottle and power steering rack (not driping @ time of test)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Slight cross flasing on rear lamps

When hazzards on rear fog tell tail flashs

Fail 2 Dec 2008 98,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bottom pully osserlating

Coolent overfull

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tred and out of shape 205/40/17V

Offside rear tyre bold on outer edge 205/40/17V

Oil leak

Pas fluid around pas bottle and power steering rack (not driping @ time of test)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Slight cross flasing on rear lamps

When hazzards on rear fog tell tail flashs

Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,394 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 94,394 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Bottom pulley buckled?

Rear exhaust box loose

Pass 1 Sep 2006 85,480 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 85,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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P234 YCD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 92,660 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P234 YCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P234 YCD registered?

P234 YCD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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