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R761 BJO

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,304 mi
Last recorded52,304 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 BJO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,304 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,308 miles

Front bumper insecure.

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

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

Offside front wing has a projection caused by damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,308 miles

Front bumper insecure.

Offside front wing has a projection caused by damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,875 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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R761 BJO is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc 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 R761 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 R761 BJO registered?

R761 BJO is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R761 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 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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