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R648 BAX

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

124,866 mi
Last recorded124,866 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 BAX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2008 124,866 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 120,028 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 120,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 114,349 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 114,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R648 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R648 BAX, 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 R648 BAX registered?

R648 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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