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R311 EEU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,461 mi
Last recorded89,461 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto68,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 89,461 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 89,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2007 82,834 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 82,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 76,446 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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R311 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 68,964 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 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R311 EEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R311 EEU registered?

R311 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R311 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 EEU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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