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R391 FHW

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,399 mi
Last recorded108,399 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2008 108,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 95,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear brakes worn

rear wiper split

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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R391 FHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R391 FHW, 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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What year was R391 FHW registered?

R391 FHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R391 FHW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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