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R976 XPU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,115 mi
Last recorded87,115 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 XPU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2006 87,115 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 73,593 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,593 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2005 72,599 miles

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

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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R976 XPU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R976 XPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R976 XPU?

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What year was R976 XPU registered?

R976 XPU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R976 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R976 XPU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R976 XPU have outstanding finance?

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