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R338 CSU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,559 mi
Last recorded80,559 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 CSU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 80,559 miles

n/s front suspension leg slight misting of oil

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Aug 2006 80,557 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 80,557 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake pad warning light wires cut and dangling under car

n/s front suspension leg slight misting of oil

rear o/s brake slight bind on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Aug 2005 73,355 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 73,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R338 CSU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R338 CSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R338 CSU registered?

R338 CSU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R338 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 CSU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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