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R510 PBC

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,743 mi
Last recorded94,743 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 PBC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,579 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 77,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 77,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,727 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 69,722 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,671 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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R510 PBC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R510 PBC, 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 R510 PBC registered?

R510 PBC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R510 PBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 PBC shows 7 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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