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R79 FHW

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,377 mi
Last recorded61,377 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,377 miles

drivers inside door handle stiff to open?

Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,377 miles

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

drivers inside door handle stiff to open?

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,749 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight chip in front w/screen,n/s rear quarter panel damaged,both n/s wheel trims damaged.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,629 miles

slight leak on centre exhaust clamp, coil springs corroding, n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Nov 2008 58,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight leak on centre exhaust clamp, coil springs corroding, n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,227 miles

n/s/f washer jet not working & slight blow on centre exhust pipe joint

Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,100 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 56,100 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 53,472 miles

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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R79 FHW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R79 FHW, 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 R79 FHW registered?

R79 FHW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R79 FHW safe to buy?

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