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R609 AEV

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,518 mi
Last recorded93,518 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 AEV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light illuminated

brake pad wear limit warning light illuminated

centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

offside rear door inner handle missing / unable to open door internally

p.a.s fluid on minimum

Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

air bag light illuminated

brake pad wear limit warning light illuminated

centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

offside rear door inner handle missing / unable to open door internally

p.a.s fluid on minimum

Fail 23 Jul 2012 93,512 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

air bag light illuminated

centre/ rear section of exhaust deteriorated

fault on front brake pad wear limit warning light

front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

offside rear door inner handle missing and unable to open door internally

pas fluid on minimum

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,191 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front seat belt retracting mechanism weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,302 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 82,801 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 82,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,011 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 70,520 miles

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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R609 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R609 AEV, 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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R609 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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