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R994 GAN

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,127 mi
Last recorded90,127 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 GAN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 90,127 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 90,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 87,458 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 87,458 miles

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

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

O/S/Front shock absorber slightly leaking

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 87,373 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 79,224 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 79,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R994 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R994 GAN, 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 R994 GAN registered?

R994 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R994 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 GAN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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