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R633 HBB

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,845 mi
Last recorded163,845 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 HBB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 163,845 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 147,833 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 147,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

airbag light on, radiator in poor condition, slight engine noise, front brake discs corroded, corrosion under vehicle, play in front lower arm bushes, o/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2009 131,496 miles

air bag light on / stone chip in screen / front brake discs and pads wearing low / rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 13 Jan 2009 131,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on / stone chip in screen / front brake discs and pads wearing low / rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 10 Jan 2008 116,053 miles

Various oil leaks. Exhaust heavily corroded. Rear coil springs corroded. Surface corrosion to various brake pipes. Nsr shock absorber leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2008 116,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Various oil leaks. Exhaust heavily corroded. Rear coil springs corroded. Surface corrosion to various brake pipes. Nsr shock absorber leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2007 99,995 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 83,294 miles

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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R633 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R633 HBB, 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 R633 HBB registered?

R633 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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