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R385 FEU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,959 mi
Last recorded55,959 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto68,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,959 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2009 55,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,968 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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R385 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R385 FEU, 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 R385 FEU registered?

R385 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R385 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 FEU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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