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R490 LWV

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,797 mi
Last recorded102,797 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 LWV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 102,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

offside wiper loose but still cleaning screen

Fail 27 Nov 2013 102,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn inner edges

both front wipers worn

n/s/f when full locked to left track rod end hitting sometime linkage componenet

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,460 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2012 89,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,969 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,020 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Screen Washer Fluid Is Thick & Requires Replacing,Exhaust Emissions Slow To Stabilise & CO Level High @ 0.28% On Natural Idle Speed,Offside Front Tyre Outer Wall Damaged.

Springs,Linkages,Cables,Etc Corroded/Dry & Require Lubrication, Vehicle Appears Due For Servicing.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,155 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,913 miles

both rear shocks starting to weep oil

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2005 34,073 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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R490 LWV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R490 LWV, 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 R490 LWV registered?

R490 LWV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R490 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 LWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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