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R159 SVJ

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,534 mi
Last recorded84,534 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 SVJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,534 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 84,526 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 77,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,616 miles

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2006 69,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

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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R159 SVJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Blue 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 R159 SVJ, 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 R159 SVJ registered?

R159 SVJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R159 SVJ safe to buy?

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