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R65 BFB

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,307 mi
Last recorded104,307 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 104,307 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 104,306 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 101,793 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 101,790 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 96,842 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 96,823 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 94,065 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 94,032 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R65 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R65 BFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R65 BFB registered?

R65 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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