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R249 LCB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 LCB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,067 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 85,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,043 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 81,241 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,402 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 79,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 77,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 75,071 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,270 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 72,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front headlamp cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2005 68,038 miles

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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R249 LCB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R249 LCB, 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 R249 LCB registered?

R249 LCB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R249 LCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 LCB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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