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R618 EAH

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,139 mi
Last recorded91,139 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 EAH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 91,139 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 86,545 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 86,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,478 miles

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2005 75,949 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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R618 EAH is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R618 EAH, 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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How do I check the history of R618 EAH?

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What year was R618 EAH registered?

R618 EAH is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R618 EAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 EAH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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