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R987 SUD

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,588 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,314 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 82,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,879 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,053 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Fail 1 Apr 2008 69,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,544 miles

Floor plated both sides from inside

Fail 3 Aug 2007 65,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,516 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,440 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front brakes 54% OUT OF BALANCE

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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R987 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey 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 R987 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.

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What year was R987 SUD registered?

R987 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R987 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 SUD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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