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R69 EEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,512 mi
Last recorded99,512 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 99,512 miles

Brake pipes corroded some heavily coated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes heavily coated

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear skirt corroded

amount of parking brake reserve travel poor boarder line pass

Fail 9 Oct 2006 99,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipes corroded in places some heavily coated

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front to rear brake pipe corroded boarder line pass

Little amount of reserve parking brake travel boarder line pass

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes heavily coated

Rear skirt corroding

Slight corrosion to offside inner sill

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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R69 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R69 EEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R69 EEU registered?

R69 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R69 EEU safe to buy?

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