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R731 FHU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,354 mi
Last recorded75,354 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto68,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 FHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,354 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 75,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,644 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 64,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner nearside handle stiff to operate

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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R731 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 68,964 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 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R731 FHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R731 FHU registered?

R731 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R731 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 FHU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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