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R626 HBB

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,734 mi
Last recorded73,734 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 HBB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,734 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 73,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 59,375 miles

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

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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R626 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R626 HBB, 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 R626 HBB registered?

R626 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R626 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 HBB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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