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P545 BFX

1997 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,401 mi
Last recorded128,401 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 BFX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2011 128,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Poor pattern nearside dipped beam

Rear number plate cracked

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 118,518 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 116,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 116,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 114,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 112,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 111,594 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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P545 BFX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P545 BFX, 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 P545 BFX registered?

P545 BFX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P545 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 BFX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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