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R943 LUF

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,678 mi
Last recorded83,678 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 LUF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2010 83,678 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust mount badly corroded

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust rubber mount broken but still supported

Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,825 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,337 miles

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

slight corrosion on both front floor to inner wing joins

Pass 13 Nov 2007 65,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

one light not working in high level stop lamp

Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,514 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 58,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,039 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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R943 LUF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R943 LUF, 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 R943 LUF registered?

R943 LUF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R943 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R943 LUF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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