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R257 SHN

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,069 mi
Last recorded107,069 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 SHN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back at front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed tpo secondry rubberno visible cords

offside front tyre scrubbed outer edge

slight corrosion down both inner sills

Pass 14 May 2014 96,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rocker gasket leaking oil

Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,645 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to nearside door mirror

slight oil leak on rocker gasket

Fail 25 Oct 2006 65,465 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R257 SHN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R257 SHN, 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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R257 SHN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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