MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
exhaust has part slightly deteriorated
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
exhaust has part slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
(2.4G.3)the offside rear suspension arm bushes starting to show some slight play forming
(2.5C.1d)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate
(3.5.1f)the front brake pads are wearing thin
(3.5.1h)the front brake discs faces have some wear taking place,recommend checking against manufacturer recommendations
(3.6B.2c)the nearside and offside front steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present which may soon require remedial action
(3.6B.2c)the offside and nearside rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present which may soon require remedial action
(3.6C.1e)the brake master cylinder fluid level is not visible,the reservoir indicator is also damaged
(3.7A.2e)the front brakes out of balance is at 23% which is considered to be close to the legal limit,recommend servicing
(6.3.1d)the front number plate has some minor dirty appearance. The rear number plate "one"character is slightly obscured but legible
(8.2.2)the nearside and offside wiper blades are splitting on their ends
Air bag warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
(2.4G.3)the offside rear suspension arm bushes starting to show some slight play forming
(2.5C.1d)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate
(3.5.1f)the front brake pads are wearing thin
(3.5.1h)the front brake discs faces have some wear taking place,recommend checking against manufacturer recommendations
(3.6B.2c)the nearside and offside front steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present which may soon require remedial action
(3.6B.2c)the offside and nearside rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present which may soon require remedial action
(3.6C.1e)the brake master cylinder fluid level is not visible,the reservoir indicator is also damaged
(3.7A.2e)the front brakes out of balance is at 23% which is considered to be close to the legal limit,recommend servicing
(6.3.1d)the front number plate has some minor dirty appearance. The rear number plate "one"character is slightly obscured but legible
(8.2.2)the nearside and offside wiper blades are splitting on their ends
Air bag warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel line support clips two of broken along floor of vehicle
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
The offside front seat rail mechanical mechanism broken
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R538 HEC is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 R538 HEC, 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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R538 HEC is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 October 1997.
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