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P643 VHY

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx92,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 117,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 114,874 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 110,658 miles

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

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

bonnet secondary catch siezed (not working)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 110,658 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

bonnet secondary catch seized (not working)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 107,606 miles

OSR service brake binding slightly...

Fail 6 Dec 2005 107,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OSR brake binding slightly

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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P643 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P643 VHY, 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 P643 VHY registered?

P643 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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