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R789 BPP

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

89,973 mi
Last recorded89,973 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 BPP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 89,973 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 89,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 89,970 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 89,593 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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R789 BPP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 R789 BPP, 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 R789 BPP registered?

R789 BPP is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R789 BPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R789 BPP shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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