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R839 DHU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,351 mi
Last recorded84,351 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 84,351 miles

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

Oil leak

accident damage on rear of vehicle

excessive handbrake travel

Fail 11 May 2010 84,351 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

accident damage on rear of vehicle

excessive handbrake travel

Fail 7 May 2009 79,150 miles

offside fornt tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing

nearside front bottom ball joinbt rubber split

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split

offside front brake flexi cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 79,150 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

nearside front bottom ball joinbt rubber split

offside fornt tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split

offside front brake flexi cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,654 miles

advise all round brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2008 76,654 miles

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

advise all round brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,761 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 72,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,575 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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R839 DHU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 R839 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 R839 DHU registered?

R839 DHU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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