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R513 BFU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,421 mi
Last recorded48,421 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 BFU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,421 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 48,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,084 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,084 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/outer floor (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,426 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,755 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside sill corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,755 miles

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

nearside sill corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,193 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,230 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 24,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre on 1mm on outside edge

offside rear tyre on 1mm on inside edge

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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R513 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R513 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 R513 BFU registered?

R513 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R513 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R513 BFU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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