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R824 APV

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,852 mi
Last recorded86,852 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 APV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,852 miles

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

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

all seat belts slow to return

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2011 77,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,303 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,358 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,542 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 60,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,414 miles

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

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

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,153 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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R824 APV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R824 APV, 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 R824 APV registered?

R824 APV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R824 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 APV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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