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R359 EEU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,473 mi
Last recorded151,473 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 151,473 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres have outer side wall damage

Fail 20 Jun 2013 151,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres have outer side wall damage

Pass 20 Jun 2012 145,052 miles

air bag warning light is on

trailer plug not working

Fail 19 Jun 2012 145,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light is on

trailer plug not working

Pass 22 Jun 2011 140,334 miles

air bag warning light is on

both near side tyres have outer side wall damage

Fail 22 Jun 2011 140,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light is on

both near side tyres have outer side wall damage

Pass 30 Jun 2010 135,293 miles

oil level low before emission test

Fail 30 Jun 2010 135,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil level low before emission test

Pass 26 Jun 2009 130,119 miles

air bag warning light is on

cut to near side tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Jun 2008 124,982 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 120,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 115,297 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 108,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2005 108,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R359 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R359 EEU, 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 R359 EEU registered?

R359 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R359 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 EEU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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