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R399 HBA

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,538 mi
Last recorded91,538 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 HBA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 91,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake Disc Corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 84,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake Disc Corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,261 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 77,261 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,254 miles

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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R399 HBA is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R399 HBA, 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 R399 HBA registered?

R399 HBA is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R399 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 HBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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