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R508 VOT

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,630 mi
Last recorded54,630 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 VOT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,630 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes beginning to corrode

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

slight play in front steering and bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,714 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

strip lights under vehicle, not fouling suspension or protruding, just odd to see.

tinted sticker on windscreen not obscuring view just redening it

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 39,465 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 39,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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R508 VOT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R508 VOT, 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 R508 VOT registered?

R508 VOT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R508 VOT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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