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R224 SLF

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Yellow Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,365 mi
Last recorded90,365 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 SLF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,365 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 90,365 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 84,911 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 84,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 75,926 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 62,841 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 62,841 miles

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

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

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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R224 SLF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Yellow with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R224 SLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R224 SLF registered?

R224 SLF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R224 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 SLF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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