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R130 JTD

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,585 mi
Last recorded97,585 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx92,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 JTD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2008 97,585 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2008 97,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

advise rear ferrules brake hoseies corrosion

advise travel handbrake

Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,849 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle in an early state of corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2007 90,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle in a moderate state of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2006 90,359 miles

handbrake travel close to limits

Pass 11 Jun 2005 87,756 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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R130 JTD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 92,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R130 JTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R130 JTD registered?

R130 JTD is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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