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R39 ESF

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,868 mi
Last recorded106,868 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 ESF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2008 106,868 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front door handel loose

Pass 29 Oct 2007 97,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door handle insecure

footbrake effort at nearside rear slightly low

handbrake effort at nearside rear slightly low

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2007 97,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door handle insecure

footbrake effort at nearside rear slightly low

handbrake effort at nearside rear slightly low

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2006 88,126 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 87,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

drivers door handle breaking away

Pass 5 Oct 2005 77,138 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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R39 ESF is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 74,586 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R39 ESF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R39 ESF registered?

R39 ESF is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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