MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hi level stop lamp not working(car is fitted with two working stop lamps)
Interior mirror missing(car has offside and nearside door mirrors fitted)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Hi level stop lamp not working(car is fitted with two working stop lamps)
Interior mirror missing(car has offside and nearside door mirrors fitted)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Driver,s door mirror cracked, still sufficient view to rear.
Underfloor chassis damaged, not excessively.
light corrosion on original brake pipes, none excessive.
FRONT DISCS SCORED. †O/S REAR TYRE2-3mm.
N/S WIPER SPLIT. †RADIATOR COOLING FINS CORRODED. †
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
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R550 DEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R550 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 R550 DEU registered?
R550 DEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R550 DEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 DEU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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