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R789 UKU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,908 mi
Last recorded109,908 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 UKU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2011 109,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has major oil leak and is leaking badly when engine running

front slam panel badly damaged

nearside front wing badly damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2010 98,791 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 98,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 92,581 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 92,579 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,223 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

aqnti roll bar link bent

blow on exhaust poss blocked

brake hoses craking

front shock leaking

several brake pipes rusty

wear in front seat pivots

wishbone bushers splitting,

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,205 miles

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

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

wear in seat pivots †front tyres cracking and on limit †rear tyre nailed and cracking †os anti rollbar limk bent †several brake pipes rusty †o/s brake hose cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2007 79,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear andrear brake pipoes rusty and greased †n/s/f tyre opn limit andbadly cracked †wear in seat pivot

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,617 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 75,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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R789 UKU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R789 UKU, 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 R789 UKU registered?

R789 UKU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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