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R445 SLF

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,910 mi
Last recorded99,910 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 SLF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,910 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 89,577 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,577 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 85,043 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 85,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine voil leaking onto o/s suspension bushes

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Jan 2006 81,436 miles

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

hand brake travel

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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R445 SLF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R445 SLF, 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 R445 SLF registered?

R445 SLF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R445 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R445 SLF shows 6 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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