MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,854 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?
Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R423 DUA is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue 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 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 R423 DUA, 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 R423 DUA registered?
R423 DUA is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R423 DUA safe to buy?
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