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R822 RFV

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,742 mi
Last recorded61,742 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 RFV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,742 miles

N/S/F tyre has kerb damage on sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords,O/S steering rack has slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2008 61,742 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F tyre has kerb damage on sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords,O/S steering rack has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2007 61,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,174 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 55,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2006 55,528 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R822 RFV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R822 RFV, 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 R822 RFV registered?

R822 RFV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R822 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R822 RFV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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