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R694 BSC

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,666 mi
Last recorded128,666 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 BSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 128,666 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 128,665 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 117,779 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 117,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENGINE OILY

Pass 5 Nov 2007 107,633 miles

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

brake pipes corroded .

Fail 2 Nov 2007 107,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pipes corroded .

Pass 4 Nov 2006 101,159 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 101,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 94,927 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 94,806 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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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R694 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R694 BSC, 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 R694 BSC registered?

R694 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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