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R979 JDK

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,742 mi
Last recorded101,742 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 JDK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2010 101,742 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 86,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear in offside front seat

Pass 14 Oct 2009 86,869 miles

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

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

wear in offside front seat

Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,009 miles

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

front towing eye sticking out

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broke/adrift

Fail 20 Oct 2008 74,701 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

front towing eye sticking out

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broke/adrift

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,585 miles

Both rear tyres perishing but not to excess

N/S/F road wheel has slight rim damage

Fail 6 Oct 2007 64,406 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing but not to excess

N/S/F road wheel has slight rim damage

Pass 13 Oct 2006 53,902 miles

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

slight damage to n/sr tyre side wall

Fail 13 Oct 2006 53,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage to n/sr tyre side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

o/s washer inop

unable to check n/s/r seat belt correctly due to baby seat installed

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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R979 JDK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R979 JDK, 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 R979 JDK registered?

R979 JDK is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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