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R648 CUS

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,485 mi
Last recorded115,485 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 CUS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 115,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 115,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 111,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 108,115 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 108,104 miles

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 103,926 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 95,400 miles

ns wipr slight split

rear view mirror missing

Pass 16 Dec 2006 89,863 miles

long hand brake travel

near side rear brake flexy slightly perished

slight exhaust blow from caterlyst to centre section joint

weak pattern from both front headlamps

Fail 16 Dec 2006 89,863 miles

long hand brake travel

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

near side rear brake flexy slightly perished

slight exhaust blow from caterlyst to centre section joint

weak pattern from both front headlamps

Pass 8 Dec 2005 83,662 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 83,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 CUS is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R648 CUS, 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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R648 CUS is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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