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R286 AWW

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,167 mi
Last recorded89,167 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 AWW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,167 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 89,163 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 80,463 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 80,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 70,638 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 70,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSF REAR TYRE HAS POSSIBLE PUNTURE LOW ON AIR

oil leak

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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R286 AWW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R286 AWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R286 AWW registered?

R286 AWW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R286 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 AWW shows 6 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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