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R577 UCS

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Silver Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,923 mi
Last recorded75,923 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 UCS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,923 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 75,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front mirror taped and hels with silicone.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 71,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 59,641 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 59,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R577 UCS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Silver with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 86,338 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 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R577 UCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R577 UCS registered?

R577 UCS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 10 August 1997.

Is R577 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R577 UCS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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