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R285 HBB

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,636 mi
Last recorded96,636 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 HBB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,636 miles

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

slight interaction on nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 24 May 2007 76,653 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 72,107 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 65,056 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 65,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R285 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R285 HBB, 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.

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What year was R285 HBB registered?

R285 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R285 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 HBB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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