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R558 KMW

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,828 mi
Last recorded67,828 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 KMW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,828 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,684 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 63,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,019 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,813 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,294 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 58,292 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,997 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 56,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,995 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,503 miles

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

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

rear number plate fading

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2005 41,153 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 41,146 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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R558 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R558 KMW, 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 R558 KMW registered?

R558 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R558 KMW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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