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R549 LPN

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,948 mi
Last recorded134,948 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 LPN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 134,948 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 134,948 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Inner Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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R549 LPN is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R549 LPN, 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 R549 LPN registered?

R549 LPN is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R549 LPN safe to buy?

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