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R253 ULF

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,453 mi
Last recorded51,453 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx92,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 ULF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 51,453 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 51,439 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 38,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,500 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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R253 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 92,660 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R253 ULF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R253 ULF registered?

R253 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R253 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 ULF shows 4 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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