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R58 VKJ

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,794 mi
Last recorded150,794 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 150,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 146,973 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 139,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 130,489 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 117,719 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 109,349 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 109,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tail light one bulb out

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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R58 VKJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R58 VKJ, 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

How do I check the history of R58 VKJ?

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What year was R58 VKJ registered?

R58 VKJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R58 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 VKJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R58 VKJ have outstanding finance?

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