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R715 JDK

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,222 mi
Last recorded141,222 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 JDK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 141,222 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 141,222 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2008 141,221 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 133,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has shoulder wear and is underinflated

Fail 22 Mar 2007 133,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre has shoulder wear and is underinflated

Pass 9 Mar 2006 122,998 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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R715 JDK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R715 JDK, 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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R715 JDK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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