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R855 BFU

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

58,296 mi
Last recorded58,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 BFU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,296 miles

advanced corrosion in off side front outer sill

center exhaust joint weeping

engine miss fire

near side front c.v boot has slight weep of grease

Fail 22 Jun 2011 58,282 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced corrosion in off side front outer sill

center exhaust joint weeping

engine miss fire

near side front c.v boot has slight weep of grease

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,839 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 56,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 54,582 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,582 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,254 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 52,254 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

drivers rear tyre has cuts

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,143 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 49,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,162 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 46,263 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 43,143 miles

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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R855 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R855 BFU, 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 R855 BFU registered?

R855 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R855 BFU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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