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2495 HE

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

96,498 mi
Last recorded96,498 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S77,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2495 HE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2008 96,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

abs light on

bonnet slam panel has some damage

both number plates starting to deteriate

both rear suspension arm bearings have wear

both repeaters lamps have tint on them

both sides front sills have damage

center exhaust heat shield loose and vibrating on exhaust system

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

offside front seat belt has slight fluff/fraying

offside handbrake has low effort

offside rear lamps have tint applied to outside

offside wiper blade is becoming loose

Pass 2 Jun 2008 96,498 miles

abs light on

bonnet slam panel has some damage

both number plates starting to deteriate

both rear suspension arm bearings have wear

both repeaters lamps have tint on them

both sides front sills have damage

center exhaust heat shield loose and vibrating on exhaust system

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

offside front seat belt has slight fluff/fraying

offside handbrake has low effort

offside rear lamps have tint applied to outside

offside wiper blade is becoming loose

Fail 3 May 2008 96,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jul 2006 87,398 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 87,398 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 May 2006 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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2495 HE is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,283 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2495 HE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2495 HE is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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