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P799 DWN

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,571 mi
Last recorded103,571 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 DWN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 103,571 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 103,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 97,063 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 97,025 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 94,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 92,394 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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P799 DWN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 79,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P799 DWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P799 DWN registered?

P799 DWN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P799 DWN shows 6 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.

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