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R514 EEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,825 mi
Last recorded97,825 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2013 97,825 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Both rear brake pipes into rear cylinders slightly corroded

Front anti roll-bar bushes cracked

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Rear and centre exhaust heat shields are loose

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,151 miles

airbag light on

exhaust cat broken up

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 87,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

airbag light on

exhaust cat broken up

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,434 miles

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

floor corroded

sills corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 83,434 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

floor corroded

sills corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 80,918 miles

front discs corroded, verius rear brake pipes corroded, floor corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2010 80,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroded, verius rear brake pipes corroded, floor corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 78,840 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 78,840 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,116 miles

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut down to cords

Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,181 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 72,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,417 miles

both rear indicator slightly discoloured †osf tyre worn close to legal limit †nsf tyre wearing low on edge †both rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 1 Sep 2006 67,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge †both rear tyres 2.5mm †

Pass 2 Sep 2005 61,911 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 61,911 miles

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

n/s washer poor †exhaust corroded

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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R514 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R514 EEU, 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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R514 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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