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R856 HNH

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,299 mi
Last recorded75,299 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 HNH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2018 75,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,682 miles

various oil leaks around engine

Fail 17 Feb 2017 74,682 miles

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

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

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

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

various oil leaks around engine

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion to susspension components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

general corrosion to underbody and suspension

Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,416 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

general corrosion to underbody and suspension

Fail 26 Feb 2013 71,089 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

drive belt perishing

drivers seat loose

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,089 miles

drive belt perishing

drivers seat loose

Oil leak

air bag light on

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,694 miles

both cv boots slight leak//front and rear number plates damaged/

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,265 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,078 miles

Oil leak

drive belt badly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,444 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 65,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

REQ TRACKING==NSR TYRE LIFTED==OSF DROP LINK POOR CONDITION

Fail 14 Feb 2008 63,060 miles

BR FLUID LOW==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINTS==SLIGHT MOVEMENT/PERISHING FR EISH FR BUSHES==SLIGHT SEPERATION NSR TYRE==OIL LEAKS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,060 miles

BR FLUID LOW==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINTS==SLIGHT MOVEMENT/PERISHING FR EISH FR BUSHES==SLIGHT SEPERATION NSR TYRE==OIL LEAKS

Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,683 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,374 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 58,374 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

CHIP IN OSF HEADLAMP==NSF SIDEWALL PERISHED==SLIGHT PERISHING IN OSF WISHBONE FR BUSH==NSR SHOCK LAE==EAKING==

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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R856 HNH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R856 HNH, 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 R856 HNH registered?

R856 HNH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R856 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 HNH shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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