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R649 BSC

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 BSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2009 119,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

vehicle underbody becoming corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 115,290 miles

both front floors/inner wings getting corroded

both front shockers showing signs of weeping

both front wishbone bushes getting worn

both sills to floors getting corroded

front subframe getting corroded and thin

fuel tank straps getting corroded

general condition of vehicle underside poor

rear spring top retaining brackets getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

rear subframe mounting bushes getting worn

some corrosion both rear undersills

some play both front anti roll bar links

some play steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2008 115,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front floors/inner wings getting corroded

both front shockers showing signs of weeping

both front wishbone bushes getting worn

both sills to floors getting corroded

front subframe getting corroded and thin

fuel tank straps getting corroded

general condition of vehicle underside poor

rear spring top retaining brackets getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

rear subframe mounting bushes getting worn

some corrosion both rear undersills

some play both front anti roll bar links

some play steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2007 111,715 miles

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar links getting worn

front crossmember bent

front inner arches getting corroded near top strutmounts

front subframe getting corroded and front floors getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

fuel tank straps getting corroded

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

offside bottom balljoint rubber boot split

rear number plate laminates getting separated

Fail 9 Oct 2007 111,698 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar links getting worn

front crossmember bent

front inner arches getting corroded near top strutmounts

front subframe getting corroded and front floors getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

fuel tank straps getting corroded

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

offside bottom balljoint rubber boot split

rear number plate laminates getting separated

Pass 9 Oct 2006 106,903 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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R649 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R649 BSC, 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 R649 BSC registered?

R649 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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