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R519 DEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,183 mi
Last recorded136,183 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 DEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 136,183 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag warning light on.

offside front door mirror slightly damaged.

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

Fail 27 Jun 2007 136,159 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f door mirror slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2006 127,470 miles

metal brake pipe that comes out of rear load sensing valve and goes over fuel tank as signs of corrosion & paint peeling it is difficult to assess properly due to location

slight corrosion to inside faces of n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc

Pass 1 Jun 2005 117,284 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 117,284 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Stone damage to O/S headlamp glass

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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R519 DEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R519 DEU, 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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What year was R519 DEU registered?

R519 DEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R519 DEU safe to buy?

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