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R93 CDL

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,596 mi
Last recorded58,596 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 CDL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 58,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front and offside rear tyres heavily perished

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2012 58,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front and offside rear tyres heavily perished

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,042 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

nearside front,offside front and offside rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,308 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,412 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 38,247 miles

engine has rattle from timeing belt cover

Fail 31 May 2007 38,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine has rattle from timeing belt cover

Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 30,662 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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R93 CDL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R93 CDL, 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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R93 CDL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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