Hey Guys,

Should be going to look and hopefully buy a bravo atthe weekend is there anything in particular i should look out for?? its had the timing belt done 10k ago but i'm a bit of a noob when it comes to fiats

which engine? let me know and i'll tell you any engine specific issues.

check for signs of a sunroof leak
check airbag and fuel injection fault lights (and ABS light if fitted) all behave as expected (switch off shortly after ignition is switched on)
check rear wiper and wash works.
check idle rpm is 850 when warm and higher on a cold start (as high as 1300+ on a very cold start)
check that the cooling fan kicks in when temp gauge is just over half way.

if it is S reg or earlier check for a couple of small round keys for the alarm (if it has an alarm, all models with remote keys do)

there should be 2 blue keys and 1 red key. check they all work the locks and start the engine. if the blue keys have remotes then check both work.

Bloody hell cheers will print that off its a T reg 1999 1.6 16v Sx

T reg means its mk2, so no alarm keys to worry about. the 1.6 is very prone to injector failure, which causes a misfire (run on 3 cylinders). it is very easy to diagnose and repair yourself and cheap. there are no other 1.6 specific concerns. its a strong torquey engine, only let down a little bit by fuel economy.

Yes By Reading Alot Of Problem You Want To Look At The Sunroof For Leaks
I Like The Brovo But Im Much Happyer With My Brava Alot Bigger An Wider In Back I Think I Will Get 2.3td Marea Next Alot Of Fun

Cheers for all the heads up guys does it have a red key as well?

Bayston said:

Cheers for all the heads up guys does it have a red key as well?

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Yes all Bravos had the red key and two blue.

this one only has one blue key how easy is it to get another one made?

Not to difficult if you go down to timpsons, will cost about £25 use the no red key thing as e bargaining chip and also find out if the cam belt has been done.

cam belt was done 10k ago im confused as to what u mean about no red key :S

All you need to know is here (well, pretty much): -

http://www.fiatboo.co.uk/buy-a-bravo.htm

Cheers for that will take notes and check everything seems that the 1.6 is quite a good car then according to that