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R72 JTD

1997 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

108,420 mi
Last recorded108,420 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 JTD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2009 108,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

air bag light on

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2008 102,627 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 102,627 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,590 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 85,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 69,237 miles

Corrosion developing in chassis length brake pipe at rear.

Slight leak from centre exhaust joint.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 69,233 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion developing in chassis length brake pipe at rear.

Slight leak from centre exhaust joint.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 61,620 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 61,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R72 JTD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R72 JTD, 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 R72 JTD registered?

R72 JTD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R72 JTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 JTD shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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