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R761 OES

1997 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,462 mi
Last recorded98,462 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 OES
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,462 miles

both sides rear inner sills corroding/vehicle dry under and corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2010 98,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear inner sills corroding/vehicle dry under and corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,084 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 86,084 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 73,033 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 73,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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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R761 OES is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R761 OES, 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 R761 OES registered?

R761 OES is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R761 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 OES shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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