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R203 BWL

1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,175 mi
Last recorded132,175 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt86,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 BWL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 2.0 Hgt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 132,175 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 24 Apr 2008 132,173 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 127,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 119,267 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 119,267 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt?

Based on 624 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,624
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 50
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R203 BWL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 86,742 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 2.0 Hgt fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R203 BWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R203 BWL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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