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R72 BOU

1997 Fiat Brava

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2009 84,675 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,103 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 81,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 77,230 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 68,537 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 68,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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R72 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 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 Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R72 BOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R72 BOU registered?

R72 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R72 BOU safe to buy?

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