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R971 KMW

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,131 mi
Last recorded113,131 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 KMW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 113,131 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 109,796 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2009 106,345 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 106,340 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 102,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 May 2007 98,274 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 98,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 95,996 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 95,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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R971 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R971 KMW, 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 R971 KMW registered?

R971 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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