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R734 EEU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,269 mi
Last recorded96,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,269 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 96,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 82,199 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 82,192 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 82,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,976 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 74,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R734 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 86,338 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R734 EEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R734 EEU registered?

R734 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R734 EEU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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