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R59 VLY

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,397 mi
Last recorded71,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 VLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,397 miles

ALL Metal Brake Pipes starting to corrode.

Front Registration Plate cracked.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,732 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 69,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily on inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

Front Registration Plate damaged.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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R59 VLY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R59 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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How do I check the history of R59 VLY?

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What year was R59 VLY registered?

R59 VLY is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R59 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 VLY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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