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R454 AAW

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,698 mi
Last recorded116,698 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 AAW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 116,698 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 109,115 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall poor

Pass 15 Apr 2008 103,065 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 103,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,015 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 96,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front&offside rear tyres sidewalls poor condition

Pass 27 May 2006 93,208 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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R454 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R454 AAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R454 AAW?

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What year was R454 AAW registered?

R454 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R454 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 AAW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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