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R469 LPN

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 LPN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure,airbag light is on,offside rear tyre has sidewall damage but not to the cords.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,417 miles

Handbrake travel high not yet at stop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre cracking badly

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 64,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Handbrake travel high not yet at stop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre cracking badly

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack damp

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack damp

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 May 2009 56,392 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 56,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,678 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 55,678 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,783 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre is in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2005 53,493 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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R469 LPN is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R469 LPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R469 LPN is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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