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R949 TKE

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,356 mi
Last recorded137,356 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 TKE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 137,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 122,474 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2008 122,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 110,934 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 92,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip in windscreen offside outside swept area

front exhaust down pipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge near legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge near legal limit

rear exhaust box / pipe very heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2006 92,237 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip in windscreen offside swept area

front exhaust down pipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge near legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge near legal limit

rear exhaust box / pipe very heavily 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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R949 TKE is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R949 TKE, 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 R949 TKE registered?

R949 TKE is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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