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R682 GEC

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,490 mi
Last recorded106,490 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 GEC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,490 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 106,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,426 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 106,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 105,258 miles

grease around offside cv gaitor

both outer sills slightly corrodded

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside rear brake shoes fitted incorrectly

second hand shock absorbers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2009 105,249 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both outersills slightly corroded

grease around offside cv gaitor

Fail 1 Jul 2008 105,230 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly corroded

various corrosion spots showing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 102,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 97,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 95,585 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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R682 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R682 GEC, 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 R682 GEC registered?

R682 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R682 GEC safe to buy?

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