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R509 CHT

1997 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,790 mi
Last recorded85,790 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,790 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 77,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,930 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,927 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,258 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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R509 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R509 CHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R509 CHT registered?

R509 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R509 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 CHT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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