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R712 FFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,383 mi
Last recorded87,383 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,383 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 87,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,348 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 24 Aug 2012 83,348 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

slight deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 8 Aug 2011 77,671 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 77,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,040 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,604 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 66,604 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,946 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,279 miles

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

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

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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R712 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R712 FFB, 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 R712 FFB registered?

R712 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R712 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 FFB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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