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R715 UKE

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,257 mi
Last recorded101,257 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 UKE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,627 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 99,627 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 94,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake disc corroded

nearside and offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 11 Feb 2011 94,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake disc corroded

nearside and offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 86,118 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 86,118 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake pipes slight corrosion exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,518 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 79,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,604 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 73,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 67,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 61,421 miles

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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R715 UKE is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R715 UKE, 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 R715 UKE registered?

R715 UKE is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R715 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 UKE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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