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R185 AUA

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx92,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 AUA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 100,003 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 100,001 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 88,967 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 85,525 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 85,525 miles

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

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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R185 AUA is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R185 AUA, 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 R185 AUA registered?

R185 AUA is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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