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R975 CHT

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,889 mi
Last recorded70,889 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 70,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly and has low tread

offside front strut is leaking

Fail 29 May 2013 70,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly and has low tread

offside front strut is leaking

Pass 11 May 2012 65,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,806 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,649 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 51,617 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 49,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres are very perished on inner walls replacment is advisable

nsr brake slightly binding attention is advised

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,053 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 44,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R975 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R975 CHT, 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 R975 CHT registered?

R975 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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