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R556 CHT

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,467 mi
Last recorded51,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 45,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,577 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 44,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,673 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,227 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,262 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,105 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 39,105 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 37,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 35,773 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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R556 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R556 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.

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What year was R556 CHT registered?

R556 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R556 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 CHT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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