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R632 CDL

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,997 mi
Last recorded93,997 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 CDL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,997 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front and Rear suspension slightly corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 75,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition below service standards

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,515 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,318 miles

front discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,394 miles

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust sytem rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,633 miles

Offside front and nearside front discs worn on inside edge.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 40,604 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front and nearside front discs worn on inside edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,118 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,116 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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R632 CDL is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R632 CDL, 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 R632 CDL registered?

R632 CDL is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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