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R141 DYS

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,347 mi
Last recorded107,347 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 DYS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 107,347 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2009 107,147 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,084 miles

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

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

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

offside front upper strut slightly rough

Fail 31 Mar 2008 103,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside front upper strut slightly rough

Pass 11 Apr 2007 99,135 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 93,293 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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R141 DYS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R141 DYS, 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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R141 DYS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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