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R131 OEP

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,599 mi
Last recorded83,599 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx83,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 OEP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate has slight damaged but satisfactory at time of test.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but does not reveal any cords.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 83,561 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front number plate has slight damage, but does not impair letters or numbers.

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but does not reveal any cords.

Pass 8 May 2006 79,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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R131 OEP is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 83,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R131 OEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R131 OEP registered?

R131 OEP is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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