1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4L Petrol · R417 BHW
1997 Fiat Bravo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 75,214 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FIAT BRAVO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1370cc
R417 BHW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2009
- 75,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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R417 BHW Mileage History
- 19/10/200553,788 mi
- 07/10/200658,935 mi+5,147 mi
- 09/10/200658,935 mi
- 12/10/200762,609 mi+3,674 mi
- 01/10/200870,001 mi+7,392 mi
- 08/10/200870,001 mi
- 17/10/200975,214 mi+5,213 mi
Average of roughly 5,364 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R417 BHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Bravo (R417 BHW) between October 2005 and October 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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