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R901 OEP

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,021 mi
Last recorded95,021 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 OEP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning wire broken

different size tyres front to rear

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre inner sidewall lightly damaged

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Fail 28 Jun 2011 95,019 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pad warning wire broken

different size tyres front to rear

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre inner sidewall lightly damaged

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,128 miles

engine sump pan corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes perish cracked // front brake discs corroded // play /wear o/s/r suspention arm inner bushes //

marks in n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts // marks in n/s/f seat belt and belt worn // rear wiper rubber missing

slight dimming rear lights // o/s/r tyre worn on shoulders and outer sidewall damaged // n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged // battery insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2010 87,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front anti roll bar link bushes perish cracked // front brake discs corroded // play /wear o/s/r suspention arm inner bushes //

marks in n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts // marks in n/s/f seat belt and belt worn // rear wiper rubber missing

play wear o/s/f lower ball joint

severe engine oil leak (advise cleaned to inspect)// engine sump pan corroded

slight dimming rear lights // o/s/r tyre worn on shoulders and outer sidewall damaged // n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged // battery insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 78,160 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 78,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,650 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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R901 OEP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R901 OEP, 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 R901 OEP registered?

R901 OEP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R901 OEP safe to buy?

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