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R985 SUD

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,834 mi
Last recorded86,834 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 86,834 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 86,771 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,809 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 77,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 70,926 miles

feed to offside and nearside rear flexible brake pipe correded

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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R985 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R985 SUD, 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 R985 SUD registered?

R985 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R985 SUD safe to buy?

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