MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
front number plate cracked
nearside rear door outer handle broken
offside front door accident damage
offside outer sill accident damage
offside rear door accident damage
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
front number plate cracked
nearside rear door outer handle brocken
offside front door accident damage
offside outer sill accident damage
offside rear door accident damage
wiper linkage worn
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R511 BSF is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 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 Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R511 BSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R511 BSF registered?
R511 BSF is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R511 BSF safe to buy?
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