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R599 HBB

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,369 mi
Last recorded115,369 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 HBB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 115,369 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 115,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 108,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges & close to legal limits

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2007 108,359 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake hoses cracked and perished

both front lower arm rear bushes has slight movement

both front tyres worn on edges

crankshaft pulley has bolt missing

engine oil leak

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2006 102,130 miles

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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R599 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R599 HBB, 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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R599 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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