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R394 BFU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,493 mi
Last recorded76,493 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 BFU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,493 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 76,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

bonnett safty catch needs freeing

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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R394 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R394 BFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R394 BFU registered?

R394 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R394 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 BFU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R394 BFU have outstanding finance?

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