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R339 FFB

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,220 mi
Last recorded147,220 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2008 147,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 147,220 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 138,016 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 138,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 133,468 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 133,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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R339 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,134 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R339 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R339 FFB registered?

R339 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 19 July 1997.

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