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R475 RSS

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,295 mi
Last recorded82,295 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 RSS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 82,295 miles

running off a cylinder

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2006 82,295 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

running off a cylinder

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2005 77,840 miles

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Fail 4 Oct 2005 77,840 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs starting to corrode

nail in tread o/s/r

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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R475 RSS is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 79,168 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R475 RSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R475 RSS registered?

R475 RSS is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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