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R79 GAN

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,596 mi
Last recorded119,596 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 GAN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 119,596 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 112,414 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 112,414 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 106,722 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 102,426 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 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GAN, 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 GAN registered?

R79 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R79 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 GAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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