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R665 XBU

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,777 mi
Last recorded82,777 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 XBU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 82,777 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

handbrake has alot of travel but does not reach stop

nearside front constant volocity joint slightly noisy

Fail 9 Oct 2009 82,770 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

handbrake has alot of travel but does not reach stop

nearside front constant volocity joint slightly noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,870 miles

missfiering

Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,870 miles

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

missfiering

Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,557 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

insuffient reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 2 Oct 2007 74,557 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

insuffient reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 11 Oct 2006 68,508 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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R665 XBU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R665 XBU, 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 R665 XBU registered?

R665 XBU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R665 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 XBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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