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R86 AJN

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,626 mi
Last recorded63,626 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 AJN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,626 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 63,626 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,586 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 58,580 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,768 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 57,768 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 55,516 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 55,516 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 52,575 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,007 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 51,007 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,836 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 46,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,824 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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R86 AJN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R86 AJN, 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 R86 AJN registered?

R86 AJN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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