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R671 CUS

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,093 mi
Last recorded65,093 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 CUS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,093 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 65,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 48,333 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 48,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,733 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 46,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,210 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 45,201 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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R671 CUS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red 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 R671 CUS, 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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R671 CUS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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