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R658 DEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 DEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,911 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,911 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,360 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 77,360 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,097 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,772 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,696 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,089 miles

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

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

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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R658 DEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R658 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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What year was R658 DEU registered?

R658 DEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R658 DEU safe to buy?

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