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R346 VEL

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx92,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 91,936 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 91,907 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 86,263 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 86,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside 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)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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R346 VEL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 92,660 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R346 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R346 VEL registered?

R346 VEL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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