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1997 Fiat Brava 1.7L Petrol · R134 BWT

R134 BWT

1997 Fiat Brava (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 95,969 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FIAT BRAVA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/09/2008
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
95,969 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/09/2008
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1747cc

R134 BWT Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2007
  • 95,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R134 BWT Mileage History

  1. 23/09/200578,912 mi
  2. 21/09/200687,245 mi+8,333 mi
  3. 14/09/200795,945 mi+8,700 mi
  4. 15/09/200795,969 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 8,629 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R134 BWT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 01:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Brava (R134 BWT) between September 2005 and September 2007.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 September 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.

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