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R119 CGO

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,835 mi
Last recorded141,835 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 CGO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 141,835 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has movement

offside rear tyre is starting to perish on tread

Pass 13 Dec 2012 136,744 miles

airbag warning light is on dash

offside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 13 Dec 2012 136,744 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

airbag warning light is on dash

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2011 133,171 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin

Fail 15 Dec 2011 133,171 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 18 Dec 2010 129,579 miles

n/s + o/s door inner handels stiff

Fail 17 Dec 2010 129,579 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s + o/s door inner handels stiff

Pass 17 Dec 2009 122,537 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 122,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 115,447 miles

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

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Dec 2007 107,046 miles

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

os rear handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Dec 2006 101,331 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 101,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2005 89,638 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 89,638 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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R119 CGO is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R119 CGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R119 CGO registered?

R119 CGO is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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