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P550 DPB

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,818 mi
Last recorded76,818 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S77,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 DPB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Oct 2008 76,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,343 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

Pass 25 May 2007
Pass 18 Jan 2006 68,682 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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P550 DPB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P550 DPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P550 DPB registered?

P550 DPB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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