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R97 DDL

1997 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,386 mi
Last recorded109,386 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 DDL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 100,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,210 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 73,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,701 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,078 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 56,025 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R97 DDL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R97 DDL, 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

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What year was R97 DDL registered?

R97 DDL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R97 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 DDL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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