Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Fiat Bravo faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Fiat Bravo fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Fiat Bravo And Brava (1995 - Present) Fault Guide
Fiat Bravo (2007 - ) Fault Guide
Fiat Bravo And Brava (1995 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 14 FIAT Bravo and Brava (1995 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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8 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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3 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the FIAT Bravo and Brava (1995 - Present)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork to see if the cam belt has been changed on schedule. On most engines the cam belt must be changed within 6 years or 72,000 miles. Some garages recommend changing it at 40,000 miles to be safe.
What it means:
If the cam belt and associated parts (such as the tensioner pulleys) have not been changed, and the mileage is over these boundaries, the cam belt is likely to fail soon and will cause expensive damage to the engine. Usually the engine has to be replaced or at least re-built.
What to do
Ensure that the cam belt is changed before the car is driven anywhere if it is coming close to its interval. Changing the belt will cost £150 (Except on 2.0 155 bhp engine, which costs £800- £1,000)
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Fiat Bravo (2007 - ) Fault Guide
We know of 16 FIAT Bravo (2007 - ) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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3 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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5 bodywork issues
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4 recalls
Here's an example fault on the FIAT Bravo (2007 - )
What to look for:
Open the bonnet and check the level of coolant in the reservoir. It should be between the two markers. Look for sign of ‘furring’ (a pink ‘fur’ deposit) around the area behind the radiator. Also check for evidence of the car running hot during the test drive.
What it means:
Low coolant can mean a problem with the water pump. This will need to be replaced. If the car has covered over 40,000 miles then it is advised to have the timing belt service carried out at the same time.
What to do
If you find this fault then try to negotiate a discount of £450 or, if the car is under warranty (2 years manufacturer/1 year dealer) Fiat may replace the part for free.
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