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R741 APP

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

159,453 mi
Last recorded159,453 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 APP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 159,453 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 158,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 156,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 155,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 153,198 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres bold on inner edge

o/s/r bump stop detached

Pass 25 Sep 2020 150,274 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 150,274 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 145,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 138,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 131,072 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,543 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 122,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 115,373 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,839 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,662 miles

Offside front shock absorber starting too leak.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 77,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,953 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 69,716 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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R741 APP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R741 APP, 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

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What year was R741 APP registered?

R741 APP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R741 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 APP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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