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R496 SUD

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,189 mi
Last recorded130,189 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 130,189 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 130,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 rear tyers perishing

rusting on underside off car

Pass 10 Apr 2013 127,651 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 127,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s front sections corroded/weak..( front lower bumper mounts!)..

Pass 17 Aug 2011 120,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 117,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 112,156 miles

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Fail 1 Aug 2009 112,156 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

o/s/f headlight cracked pattern getting poor

Pass 28 Aug 2008 107,569 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 101,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 91,426 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 91,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Damage to underbody floor pan and shields.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front disc inner faces getting poor.

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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R496 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc 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 R496 SUD, 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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R496 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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