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R594 BFU

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,962 mi
Last recorded63,962 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 BFU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,750 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner-outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,697 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,159 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

minor corrosion to front sections of brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,335 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 53,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,588 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 51,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,767 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,567 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on side wall of tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,920 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,639 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Fail 11 Aug 2009 39,637 miles

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

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,809 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 36,807 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,711 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 33,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,594 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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R594 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R594 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.

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What year was R594 BFU registered?

R594 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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