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R654 DEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 DEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Jul 2014

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2013
Fail 1 Jul 2013

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012
Pass 29 Jun 2011
Fail 29 Jun 2011

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010
Fail 28 Jun 2010

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009
Fail 23 Jun 2009

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,596 miles

complete exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

front subframe slightly corroded.

nearside and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged.

all brake pipes and brake hose ferrules have been coated with underseal a proper assessment for condition cannot be carried out

Fail 7 Feb 2008 79,594 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

because of rear binding brakes a proper assessment of rear wheel bearings could not be carried out.

complete exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

front subframe slightly corroded.

nearside and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged.

all brake pipes and brake hose ferrules have been coated with underseal a proper assessment for condition cannot be carried out

Pass 31 Jan 2007

exhaust system corroded

air bag warning light on

brake pipes covered with black paint?

front cross member and steering/suspension comp[onents, all corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

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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R654 DEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R654 DEU, 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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R654 DEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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