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R391 JWH

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,735 mi
Last recorded110,735 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 JWH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 110,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 103,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front pipe bracket cracked but system still secure

rear exaust box rubber hanger worn

Fail 4 Feb 2009 103,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust front pipe bracket cracked but system still secure

rear exaust box rubber hanger worn

Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,862 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2008 96,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2007 90,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 82,881 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 82,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R391 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R391 JWH, 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 R391 JWH registered?

R391 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R391 JWH safe to buy?

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