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R466 AGV

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,067 mi
Last recorded140,067 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 AGV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

lots of corrosion to underbody

Fail 1 Feb 2016 140,067 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

lots of corrosion to underbody

Pass 18 Apr 2014 140,054 miles

Front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

N/S/R Tyre is mishapen

Fail 11 Apr 2014 140,053 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

N/S/R Tyre is mishapen

Pass 11 Mar 2013 135,257 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 135,173 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 124,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 119,996 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 119,983 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 113,678 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 113,353 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 106,176 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 105,911 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 96,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 96,510 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,983 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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R466 AGV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R466 AGV, 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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R466 AGV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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