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R117 EWR

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Maroon Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,793 mi
Last recorded66,793 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 EWR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 66,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 66,793 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from sump and cam cover

Pass 7 Jul 2007 62,574 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 62,574 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,988 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R117 EWR is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Maroon with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R117 EWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R117 EWR is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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