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R843 AEV

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,064 mi
Last recorded58,064 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 AEV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage o/s/r light lens

front pads low

rear brake pipes rusty

slight corrossion n/s/f sill

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,136 miles

small cuts o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber mount worn

rear brake pipes rusty

rear subframe bushs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,887 miles

both front tyres low edges

Fail 23 Jul 2008 45,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres low edges

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,177 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,084 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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R843 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R843 AEV, 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 R843 AEV registered?

R843 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R843 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 AEV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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