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R659 BAX

1997 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,376 mi
Last recorded47,376 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 BAX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,766 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box leaking . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 46,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,412 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 45,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,299 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,632 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long handbrake travel

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,803 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,157 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,155 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,140 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 39,140 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 38,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,090 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,246 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 35,638 miles

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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R659 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R659 BAX, 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 R659 BAX registered?

R659 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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