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R478 GKH

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,247 mi
Last recorded73,247 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 GKH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front chassis rail slight corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2014 73,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside front chassis rail slight corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,136 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 71,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CORROSION TO INNER SILLS REAR, FLOOR PANS BY SILLS.

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE.

GENERAL WEAR TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT.

HEAVY CORROSION TO FRONT CHASSIS BY FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNT.

SUSPENSION LOWERING KIT FITTED.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,550 miles

corrosion rear brake disc,s

corrosion rear jacking points , by rear springs,both sides

wear in suspension bushesfront and rear

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,263 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 67,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,370 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,942 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 64,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 63,327 miles

front discs becoming corroded

play in steering rack

slight play in front lower arm ball joints and bushes

slight surface corrosion to rear ridged brake lines

very,very strong advise both front tyres and n/s/r have radial cracks in sidewall not through to cords

Pass 2 Dec 2005 61,045 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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R478 GKH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R478 GKH, 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 R478 GKH registered?

R478 GKH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R478 GKH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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