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R495 ULY

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,099 mi
Last recorded124,099 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 ULY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2011 124,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 124,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 122,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 113,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 113,477 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 102,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2008 102,034 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 89,920 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 73,099 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 73,099 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 59,209 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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R495 ULY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R495 ULY, 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 R495 ULY registered?

R495 ULY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R495 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 ULY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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