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R74 EEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,517 mi
Last recorded84,517 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 84,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front sub frame corroded

osf wing damaged

tyre pressures low,possibly due to incorrect positioning and fitting of hub caps

Fail 1 Jun 2011 76,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front sub frame corroded

horn insecure

osf wing damaged

osr and nsr coil springs corroded

tyre pressures low,possibly due to incorrect positioning and fitting of hub caps

Pass 14 May 2010 69,569 miles

n/s/f brake hose deteriated

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight blow to centre exhaust

slight play to n/s steering

slight play to o/s steering

Fail 14 May 2010 69,569 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake hose deteriated

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight blow to centre exhaust

slight play to n/s steering

slight play to o/s steering

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,895 miles

rear number plate cracked

slight blow exhaust

front subframe corroding

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 65,037 miles

rear no plate fading

slight blow front exhaust joint

corrosion to front sub-frame

parts of middle stop light not working

Fail 9 May 2008 65,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to front sub-frame

parts of middle stop light not working

rear no plate fading

slight blow front exhaust joint

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,658 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 63,658 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 59,099 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 59,099 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R74 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R74 EEU, 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 R74 EEU registered?

R74 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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