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R690 GEC

1997 Fiat Bravo

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

73,016 mi
Last recorded73,016 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 GEC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 73,016 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 73,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 72,503 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT TYRE LOW ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST ON SURFACES

FRONT TO BACK METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES WORN SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BODY SLIGHTLY DAMP BUT OK FOR MOT TEST AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Sep 2005 64,530 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 64,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R690 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R690 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 R690 GEC registered?

R690 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R690 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 GEC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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