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R611 LFJ

1997 Fiat Bravo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,715 mi
Last recorded130,715 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 LFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 130,715 miles

font subframe corroded

some corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2011 128,999 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2011 128,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 May 2010 127,906 miles

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

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

battery insecure

crossion to outer skin of rear silancer

front subframe rusty

nearside front to back starting to rust

slight play to handbrake leaver

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 8 May 2010 127,906 miles

battery insecure

crossion to outer skin of rear silancer

front subframe rusty

nearside front to back starting to rust

slight play to handbrake leaver

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 3 Apr 2009 127,429 miles

boot full

oil leak to engine and gear box

slight crossion to exhaust

slight crossion to front to rear brake pipes

slight travel to hand brake

Fail 3 Apr 2009 127,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

boot full

oil leak to engine and gear box

slight crossion to exhaust

slight crossion to front to rear brake pipes

slight travel to hand brake

Pass 19 Apr 2008 125,658 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

RADIATOR BADLY DETERIORATED

Fail 18 Apr 2008 125,658 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

RADIATOR BADLY DETERIORATED

Fail 30 Apr 2007 120,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre distorting

radiator deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2007 120,757 miles

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre distorting

radiator deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2006 113,922 miles

as previous test. cert.no. 604272226177

Fail 26 Apr 2006 113,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

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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R611 LFJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R611 LFJ, 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 R611 LFJ registered?

R611 LFJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R611 LFJ safe to buy?

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