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R818 XNC

1997 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,384 mi
Last recorded101,384 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 XNC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,384 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in rear arms

under body corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under body corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under body corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,248 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,735 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 87,735 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,986 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,545 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 74,116 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,116 miles

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

oil leak

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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R818 XNC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R818 XNC, 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 R818 XNC registered?

R818 XNC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R818 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 XNC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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