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P651 XHS

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

77,521 mi
Last recorded77,521 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx92,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 XHS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,521 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 77,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,267 miles

advise o/s/f tyre at 1.6mm †advise corrossion on one front to rear metal brake pipe †advise corrossion on n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes †advise n/s/f sill has impact damage

Fail 20 Jul 2007 65,267 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise o/s/f tyre at 1.6mm †advise corrossion on 1 front to rear metal brake pipe †advise n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes are corroded †advise n/s/f sill has impact damage

Fail 1 Dec 2006 65,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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P651 XHS is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P651 XHS, 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 P651 XHS registered?

P651 XHS is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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