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R678 UUJ

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,957 mi
Last recorded100,957 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 UUJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 100,957 miles

rear no plate damaged

n/s wiper split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2008 100,722 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake travel high

n/s wiper split

rear brake pipes corroded

rear no plate damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2007 94,677 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear number plate broken

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2007 94,677 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear number plate broken

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2006 89,037 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 89,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres low on edges esp. o/s

Fail 3 Oct 2005 83,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front reg plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2005 83,152 miles

front reg plate in poor condition

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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R678 UUJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue 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 R678 UUJ, 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 R678 UUJ registered?

R678 UUJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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