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R698 KAD

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,528 mi
Last recorded111,528 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 KAD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 111,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 105,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,913 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,104 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 83,102 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,459 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 82,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,882 miles

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,718 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 67,718 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,706 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,246 miles

dampness around steering rack gaiters

n/s/r tyre well worn 185/55/15

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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R698 KAD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R698 KAD, 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 R698 KAD registered?

R698 KAD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R698 KAD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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