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R719 BWT

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,422 mi
Last recorded42,422 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 BWT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 42,422 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 42,422 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,137 miles

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Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,984 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 38,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,894 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,911 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 31,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,472 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 27,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R719 BWT is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R719 BWT, 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 R719 BWT registered?

R719 BWT is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R719 BWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R719 BWT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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