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R896 LNJ

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,419 mi
Last recorded74,419 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 LNJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,419 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s inner door handle missing

Fail 13 Feb 2020 74,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

n/s inner door handle missing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,931 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 50,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

airbag light on

free play on steering wheel

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,582 miles

Air Bag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,852 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,034 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,817 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,542 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 46,636 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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R896 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R896 LNJ, 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 R896 LNJ registered?

R896 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R896 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 LNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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