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R997 BBW

1997 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,428 mi
Last recorded68,428 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 BBW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,428 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2008 64,296 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 48,801 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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R997 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R997 BBW, 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 R997 BBW registered?

R997 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R997 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 BBW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R997 BBW have outstanding finance?

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