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R46 VLY

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,961 mi
Last recorded128,961 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 VLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 128,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 128,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 127,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 120,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 119,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 119,106 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 116,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 109,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 101,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 92,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,147 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 79,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 71,445 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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R46 VLY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R46 VLY, 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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What year was R46 VLY registered?

R46 VLY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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