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R891 AWT

1997 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,275 mi
Last recorded98,275 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 AWT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2011 98,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 95,554 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 95,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,096 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 93,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 89,896 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 83,571 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,860 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 76,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o s f door mirror cracked

o s f headlamp lens cracked

slight cracks on o s f tyre sidewall

slight damge n s r outer sill

wheel trims fitted

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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R891 AWT is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R891 AWT, 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 R891 AWT registered?

R891 AWT is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R891 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 AWT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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