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P741 VHY

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx92,660 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006
Pass 22 Aug 2005 76,980 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 76,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P741 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P741 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 P741 VHY registered?

P741 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P741 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P741 VHY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P741 VHY have outstanding finance?

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