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R816 DHU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,891 mi
Last recorded91,891 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,891 miles

Rear coil springs heavily corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 91,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear coil springs heavily corroded.

Pass 16 May 2011 80,662 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Fail 5 May 2011 80,662 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake disc's badly corroded and thin

n/s obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,374 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear coil springs very rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear coil springs very rusty

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 67,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2008 58,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,414 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 55,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet catch sticks

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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R816 DHU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R816 DHU, 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 R816 DHU registered?

R816 DHU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R816 DHU safe to buy?

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