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R747 FHU

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,290 mi
Last recorded56,290 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 FHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,290 miles

Highline brakelight out

Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Highline brakelight out

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,058 miles

Highline brakelight out

OS CV boot has a small hole

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,922 miles

Both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

Front number plate slight water damage

NS washers not working

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,756 miles

Front number plate slight water damage

Highline brakelight out

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,556 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 51,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

slight blow from center pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,130 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front number plate slight water damage

high line brake light not working

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 19 Apr 2011 50,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both rear tyres cracking

front number plate slight water damage

high line brake light not working

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,865 miles

front number plate slight water damage

Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,865 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate slight water damage

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,185 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 45,394 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 45,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 39,598 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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R747 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R747 FHU, 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 R747 FHU registered?

R747 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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