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R271 AYG

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

132,888 mi
Last recorded132,888 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 AYG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 132,888 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 21 Aug 2009 132,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 20 Sep 2008 126,850 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 126,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 126,822 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2007 124,341 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 124,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 121,428 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 121,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 118,964 miles

horn insecure

some corrosion to metal brake between nearside rear flexy and limiter valve

some play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 1 Sep 2005 118,964 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

horn insecure

some corrosion to metal brake between nearside rear flexy and limiter valve

some play in both rear trailing arm bushes

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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R271 AYG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R271 AYG, 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 R271 AYG registered?

R271 AYG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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