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R454 KAB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,422 mi
Last recorded105,422 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 KAB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 105,422 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 100,893 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 100,893 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 93,948 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 93,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Play in steering rack.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 90,222 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 90,222 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack o/s.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 13 Jul 2005 86,495 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 86,495 miles

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

slight play both sides of steering rack

some steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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R454 KAB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R454 KAB, 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 R454 KAB registered?

R454 KAB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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