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R546 BWU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 BWU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,028 miles

advises as previous vt32

Fail 10 Jul 2007 76,968 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,671 miles

Slight corrosion to brake pipes †O/S front tyre has small tear but not exposing cords

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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R546 BWU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R546 BWU, 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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How do I check the history of R546 BWU?

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What year was R546 BWU registered?

R546 BWU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R546 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 BWU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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