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R870 JWH

1997 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,207 mi
Last recorded50,207 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 JWH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,207 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 50,207 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 38,520 miles

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

idle speed higher than normal but still within emission test limits

o/side front seat frame worn slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2011 38,520 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

idle speed higher than normal but still within emission test limits

o/side front seat frame worn slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,153 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 38,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,488 miles

o/side rear tyre tread cracking but not to cords at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,989 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 33,982 miles

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

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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R870 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R870 JWH, 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 R870 JWH registered?

R870 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R870 JWH safe to buy?

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