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R538 UKW

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,697 mi
Last recorded79,697 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 UKW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light came on during test

Fail 23 Sep 2009 79,697 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

1 section of o/s rear side light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light came on during test

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,309 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs badly worn

n/s front shockabsorber leaking slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2007 59,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,776 miles

discs worn and corroded-pads getting low

front subframe rusty

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

other brake pipes corroding in places

small cuts in front tyres

Fail 9 Nov 2006 53,776 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

discs worn and corroded -pads getting low

front subframe rusty

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

other brake pipes corroding in places

small cuts in both front tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2005 50,194 miles

brake pipes corroding in places

discs corroding

o/s mirror glass slightly discoulerd

rusting on and near suspension

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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R538 UKW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R538 UKW, 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 R538 UKW registered?

R538 UKW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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