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R830 UKU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,873 mi
Last recorded87,873 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 UKU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,873 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 82,244 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wall perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wall cut

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 5 May 2009 82,241 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wall perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wall cut

Rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,778 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 77,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 72,564 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 72,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 66,987 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R830 UKU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R830 UKU, 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 R830 UKU registered?

R830 UKU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R830 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R830 UKU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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