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P761 VFB

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,272 mi
Last recorded51,272 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX86,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 51,272 miles

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

offside rear inner sidewall cut but not to cord

Fail 28 Mar 2009 51,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,488 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,599 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,411 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 40,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,736 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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P761 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 86,997 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P761 VFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P761 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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