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R808 CGP

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,385 mi
Last recorded37,385 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 CGP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,385 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 37,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,133 miles

advise both wiper blades split

Fail 12 Aug 2011 31,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,985 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,447 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,536 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 20,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 19,563 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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R808 CGP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R808 CGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R808 CGP registered?

R808 CGP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R808 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 CGP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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