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R780 SUD

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,350 mi
Last recorded79,350 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,350 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

service brake just met efficiency requirements .

unable to fully inspect welding repairs due to sealer applied over repairs .

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at floor /behind subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,763 miles

Oil leak

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

advis nsf tyre has 3mm

Fail 31 Jul 2014 73,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

advis nsf tyre has 3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wall cut

rear exhaust tail trim missing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 72,987 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wall cut

rear exhaust tail trim missing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,770 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,360 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 68,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,662 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 65,662 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,836 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 63,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,995 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2006 59,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R780 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R780 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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R780 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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