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R609 WND

1997 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,629 mi
Last recorded69,629 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 WND
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,629 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 69,629 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,577 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 66,577 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,354 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 63,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

cracking in nearside and offside rear brake hoses

cracking in offside front brake hose

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 WND is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R609 WND, 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 R609 WND registered?

R609 WND is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R609 WND safe to buy?

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