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R696 OES

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,232 mi
Last recorded102,232 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 OES
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2007 102,232 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

poor effort at both rear brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2006 93,738 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 93,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

evidence of slight movement at drivers seat runners

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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R696 OES is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R696 OES, 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 R696 OES registered?

R696 OES is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R696 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 OES shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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