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R703 SUD

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,870 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 80,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,238 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,081 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 64,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front brake flex slight damage/ but recomend replacement

off side front brake flex fine cracks

off side rear brake ferrel slight rusting

oil on both steering rack gaiters

slight side to side play hand brake lever

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,427 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 60,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc s worn and corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear wing dented

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,641 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 57,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 53,293 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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R703 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green 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 R703 SUD, 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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R703 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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