Model reliability

Fiat Bravo reliability

The Fiat Bravo fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 48.8% of 6,383 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

48.8% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 6,383 MOT tests of Fiat Bravos this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenSprings10.7% vs 4.1%Fix about £150

Fails 82% more oftenExhaust emissions9.3% vs 5.1%Fix about £150

Fails 36% more oftenBrake performance7.9% vs 5.8%

Fails 47% more oftenSuspension arms7.5% vs 5.1%

Advised 49% more oftenMechanical brake components25.2% vs 16.9%

Advised 43% more oftenFluid leaks14.4% vs 10.1%

Advised 3× as oftenExhaust system13.4% vs 5.3%Fix about £150

Advised 2× as oftenSub-frames10.2% vs 4.2%

Safety recalls

5 DVSA recalls for the Fiat Bravo

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2008/1188 Sept 2008Built 2007Rear cross member welding may crack

It has been identified that the possibility exists that a non conforming weld may be present on the vehicle's rear cross member with the fixing bracket for the wheel axle hub. This non conformity in time; could cause the weld to break and crack the rear cross member which could have an adverse effect on the vehicle's stability.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject cross member identification numbers and weld markings checked; to ascertain whether they conform. Should this not be the case the cross member will be replaced.

Recalled models: BRAVO · 120 vehicles

R/2008/07129 May 2008Built 2007–2008Possibiity of fire in the engine compartment

A fire might occur in the engine compartment as a result of the waste gate excess pressure pipe being incorrectly routed.

Fix: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to ensure the waste gate pipe is correctly routed and fixed in the appropriate clips.

Recalled models: BRAVO · 364 vehicles

R/2007/1737 Dec 2007Built 2007Brakes may fail

Due to the possibility of a fault in the production process the flexible rubber brake hoses may not have been correctly vulcanised. As a consequence may partially or totally restrict the internal flow of the brake hydraulic fluid. Should this happen a reduction in efficiency during braking would occur.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the hoses checked to identify if they are within the affected batch. If this is the case they will be replaced with quality assured items.

Recalled models: BRAVO · 4,804 vehicles

R/2007/12117 Sept 2007Built 2007Anti-roll bar bush wear

It has been identified that the front anti-roll bar bushes may wear after a period of time. Should this occur noise will be generated by contact between the anti-roll bar and the metal sleeve of the bush.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the front anti-roll bar replaced.

Recalled models: BRAVO · 867 vehicles

R/1998/02013 Mar 1998Built 1997Loss of braking efficiency

A defective retaining clip may allow the throttle cable to chafe against certain rigid brake pipes. This could damage the pipes and result in a reduction in braking efficiency.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject retaining clip replaced with a modified version.

Recalled models: BRAVO · 378 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Fiat Bravo before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Fiat Bravo reliability

5 DVSA recalls for the Fiat Bravo

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