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R561 BJO

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,522 mi
Last recorded19,522 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 BJO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 19,522 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,900 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 16,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,125 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 16,125 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,309 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,084 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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R561 BJO is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R561 BJO, 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 R561 BJO registered?

R561 BJO is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R561 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 BJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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