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R699 JBV

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 JBV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,399 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 81,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 76,971 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 76,970 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 62,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,945 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 59,932 miles

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

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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R699 JBV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R699 JBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R699 JBV registered?

R699 JBV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R699 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 JBV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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