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R104 HBR

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,372 mi
Last recorded54,372 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 HBR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,372 miles

Coolant leak

n/s washer in op but sufficant water is going on windsceen

Fail 23 Sep 2008 54,372 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

n/s washer in op but sufficant water is going on windsceen

Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise gen eral underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2007 50,821 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

adv ise nsf tyre outer edge

advise handbrake

advise nsr tyre outer edge

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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R104 HBR is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Grey 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 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 79,168 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R104 HBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R104 HBR registered?

R104 HBR is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R104 HBR safe to buy?

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