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R992 MUD

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,241 mi
Last recorded165,241 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 MUD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2012 165,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advanced corrosion in offside front brake pipe

borderline corrosion in offside rear brake pipe to brake hose (recommend attention)

note - rear wiper blade required

note - two wheel trims missing

parking brake travel long

Pass 26 Aug 2011 156,623 miles

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

advanced corrosion in both rear brake pipes to hoses

corrosion in offside floor to under sill

Fail 26 Aug 2011 156,623 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

advanced corrosion in both rear brake pipes to hoses

corrosion in offside floor to under sill

Pass 2 Sep 2010 145,710 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 145,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 135,333 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 135,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 124,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 116,334 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 116,334 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 108,930 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 108,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R992 MUD 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 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 R992 MUD, 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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R992 MUD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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