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R909 BWT

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,204 mi
Last recorded66,204 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 BWT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 66,204 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2009 66,200 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,104 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 62,104 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak on gear box

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,104 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 62,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight uneaven wear to nearside front tyre

wear to offside front tyre

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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R909 BWT is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R909 BWT, 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 R909 BWT registered?

R909 BWT is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R909 BWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 BWT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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