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R907 JDK

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,671 mi
Last recorded46,671 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 JDK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,671 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 46,565 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Oct 2011

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion present floor and sills

front brake disc's pitted and corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2010 35,540 miles

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

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

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion prescent floor and outer sills

front brake disc's pitted inner face

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,377 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 35,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,426 miles

tow bar just read number plate..

Fail 4 Jul 2008 34,418 miles

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

tow bar just read number plate..

Pass 20 Jun 2007 475,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,001 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 32,993 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

handbrake lever sideway movement.. †n/s/f disc.. †brake pipes to both rear brake hoses corroded..

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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R907 JDK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R907 JDK, 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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R907 JDK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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