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R610 LFJ

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,776 mi
Last recorded114,776 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 LFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,776 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs poor condition

handbrake travel getting excessive poss brake shoes require adjusting ??

n.s. mirror broken

n.s. wiper broken

n.s.f. tyre walls cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2010 114,776 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs poor condition

handbrake travel getting excessive poss brake shoes require adjusting ??

n.s. mirror broken

n.s. wiper broken

n.s.f. tyre walls cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2009 105,718 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 25 Sep 2009 105,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2008 99,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 95,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 92,216 miles

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

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

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

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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R610 LFJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R610 LFJ, 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 R610 LFJ registered?

R610 LFJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R610 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R610 LFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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