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P551 BFX

1997 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,581 mi
Last recorded105,581 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 BFX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 105,581 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)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2010 105,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 91,532 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r middle brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre close to limit

surface corrosion both floor pans

Pass 12 Jun 2008
Fail 11 Jun 2008 79,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 58,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,987 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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P551 BFX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P551 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 P551 BFX registered?

P551 BFX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P551 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 BFX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P551 BFX have outstanding finance?

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