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R690 UUJ

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,301 mi
Last recorded128,301 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 UUJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 128,301 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 127,872 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 116,353 miles

FRONT BRAKES RISING ATSLIGHTLY DIFFERANT RATES

Pass 31 Jan 2008 104,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,666 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 92,666 miles

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

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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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R690 UUJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R690 UUJ, 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 R690 UUJ registered?

R690 UUJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R690 UUJ safe to buy?

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