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R650 YVG

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,418 mi
Last recorded65,418 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 YVG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,418 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,510 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 60,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,531 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,911 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,367 miles

vehicle passed emissions exhaust emitting smoke engine needs attention

Pass 1 Aug 2005 37,307 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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R650 YVG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R650 YVG, 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 R650 YVG registered?

R650 YVG is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R650 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 YVG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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