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R578 LPN

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,645 mi
Last recorded87,645 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 LPN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 87,645 miles

bolts missing from offside lower engine mounting

Fail 28 Apr 2008 87,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bolts missing from offside lower engine mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

central rear metal brakepipes starting to corode

slight damage to nearside and offside outer tyre sidewalls

Fail 18 Apr 2007 71,482 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

central rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight damage nearside and offside front outer tyre walls

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,235 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 60,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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R578 LPN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 79,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R578 LPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R578 LPN registered?

R578 LPN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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