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R397 CUA

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,104 mi
Last recorded118,104 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 CUA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 118,104 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 98,443 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 23 Nov 2007 98,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 84,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,732 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 77,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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R397 CUA is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R397 CUA, 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 R397 CUA registered?

R397 CUA is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R397 CUA safe to buy?

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