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R793 BEW

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,313 mi
Last recorded127,313 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 BEW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 127,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 125,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 122,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 120,224 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 117,959 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 117,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2005 113,025 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R793 BEW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R793 BEW, 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 R793 BEW registered?

R793 BEW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R793 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 BEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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