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R379 XDB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,244 mi
Last recorded102,244 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 XDB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 102,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 91,051 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012

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

airbag warning light on

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

front brake discs corroded and worn

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust mounting perrished and weak

rear washers not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Feb 2012

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper blade split

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

airbag warning light on

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

front brake discs corroded and worn

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust mounting perrished and weak

rear washers not working

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,180 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,179 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front discs corroded on edges.

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 75,876 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,907 miles

Slight leak from steering rack.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 71,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight leak from steering rack.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 69,484 miles

Engine oil leak.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,782 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 57,782 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R379 XDB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R379 XDB, 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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R379 XDB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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