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R534 SUD

1997 Fiat Brava

Orange Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,661 mi
Last recorded65,661 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 65,661 miles

N/S/F bumper damaged

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

Fail 10 May 2011 65,661 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/S/F bumper damaged

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front bumper n/s corner secured by wire , advise further attention

Fail 23 Apr 2010 62,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front bumper n/s corner secured by wire , advise further attention

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,464 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 55,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 53,927 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 52,639 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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R534 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Orange with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R534 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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What year was R534 SUD registered?

R534 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R534 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 SUD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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