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R63 MAF

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,215 mi
Last recorded44,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 MAF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 44,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 43,172 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 42,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 42,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,766 miles

all 4 tyres - sidewalls in poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2016 41,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged 175-65-14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

all 4 tyres - sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,008 miles

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 41,008 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,071 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 40,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,017 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 39,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,122 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 37,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,315 miles

tyres look perished but sidewall been painted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,802 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,802 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,242 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,061 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 29,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,692 miles

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

osr tyre perished †

Pass 15 Jun 2005 23,190 miles

damp on osr backplate

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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R63 MAF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R63 MAF, 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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R63 MAF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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