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R74 UST

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 UST
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 105,681 miles

rear coil springs in rusty condition

Fail 12 Aug 2008 105,681 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear coil springs in rusty condition

Pass 4 Aug 2007 95,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 85,086 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 79,331 miles

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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R74 UST is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R74 UST, 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.

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What year was R74 UST registered?

R74 UST is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R74 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 UST shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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