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R764 LFG

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,606 mi
Last recorded141,606 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 LFG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 141,606 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 141,587 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

small holes in exhaust , swteering rack worn , offside front tyre side wall danage , rear brake pipes corroded , all advises assessed to be ok at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2012 137,985 miles

front number plate damaged/offside front shockabsorber leaking/nearside rear tyre tread low/offside rear foot and hand brake efforts low/air bag light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 132,297 miles

front number plate cracked/offside front shock damp

Pass 1 Jul 2010 123,387 miles

front tyres below on edge/nearside rear shock damp

Pass 23 Jun 2009 113,401 miles

Rear exaust hanger in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2009 113,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exaust hanger in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2008 109,174 miles

headlights on minimum line

puncture in nearside rear tyre

catalytic convertor rattles

Pass 29 Jun 2007 105,960 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 105,919 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 101,465 miles

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow down pipe area

Fail 28 Jun 2006 101,465 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight exhaust blow, down pipe area

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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R764 LFG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R764 LFG, 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 R764 LFG registered?

R764 LFG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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