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R877 BSC

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,417 mi
Last recorded145,417 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 BSC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 145,417 miles

both centre floors slightly corroded

both front flitches slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear jacking points slightly corroded

centre exhaust casing corroded

chip in windscreen

drivers seat mechanism requires attention soon

fan noisey

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside centre chassis rail slightly damaged

offside rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 145,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both centre floors slightly corroded

both front flitches slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear jacking points slightly corroded

centre exhaust casing corroded

chip in windscreen

drivers seat mechanism requires attention soon

fan noisey

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside centre chassis rail slightly damaged

offside rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 140,910 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 134,380 miles

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

Front washers need adjusting.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 134,366 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front washers need adjusting.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 124,424 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 124,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 119,788 miles

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

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

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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R877 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 R877 BSC, 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 R877 BSC registered?

R877 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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