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R558 WLA

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,482 mi
Last recorded50,482 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 WLA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 48,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S REAR TYRE CRACKING

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre has cracking around outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,200 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,220 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 45,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

both rear and near side front tyres are cracked on outer walls

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,879 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,472 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 40,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R558 WLA is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R558 WLA, 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 R558 WLA registered?

R558 WLA is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R558 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 WLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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