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R863 HFG

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

177,666 mi
Last recorded177,666 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 HFG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2011 177,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Some rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 167,407 miles

Back box outer skin deteriated

Corrosion all along both side of sills

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

Nearside front tyre wearing down

Fail 8 Feb 2010 167,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Back box outer skin deteriated

Corrosion all along both side of sills

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

Nearside front tyre wearing down

Pass 13 Feb 2009 158,488 miles

slight corrosion offside floor to sill

Fail 12 Feb 2009 158,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion offside floor to door sill

Pass 18 Feb 2008 150,232 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 150,232 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 141,236 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

object inside n/s/f tyre and low on presure

Pass 21 Feb 2007 141,236 miles

object inside n/s/f tyre and low on presure

Pass 16 Feb 2006 133,802 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 133,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R863 HFG 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 45.5%.

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 R863 HFG, 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 R863 HFG registered?

R863 HFG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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