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R650 JNW

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,107 mi
Last recorded102,107 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 JNW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 102,107 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 102,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

emission test required ref blowing exhaust

unable to see total condition of discs

Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,559 miles

oil leak from around gearbox

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to childseat being fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle started to corrode

Fail 31 Jan 2007 93,559 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to childseat being fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from around gearbox

underside of vehicle started to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,847 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 37,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R650 JNW 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 66.7%.

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 R650 JNW, 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 R650 JNW registered?

R650 JNW is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R650 JNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 JNW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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