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R462 HNH

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,093 mi
Last recorded46,093 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 HNH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,167 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,319 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,486 miles

Oil leak

sidewall starting to seperate on nearside rear tyre

sligth play in offside ball joint

sligth play in steering

Fail 7 Jul 2009 33,485 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

sidewall starting to seperate on nearside rear tyre

sligth play in offside ball joint

sligth play in steering

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,524 miles

wear on discs

wear on tyres

Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,519 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

wear on discs

wear on tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,546 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R462 HNH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R462 HNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R462 HNH registered?

R462 HNH is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R462 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 HNH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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