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R754 JWH

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,757 mi
Last recorded112,757 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 JWH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 112,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres are worn on outer edges

corrosion to front subframe

front brake discs are worn and corroded

general corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Nov 2012 112,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres are worn on outer edges

corrosion to front subframe

front brake discs are worn and corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,785 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Nov 2011 105,785 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Dec 2010 99,376 miles

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

both rear tyres on limits

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 24 Nov 2010

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres on limits

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,551 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,052 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2008 59,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2007 57,650 miles

front to rear brake pipes centre sections (2) corroded

offside and nearside rear coil spring upper centre locating cones corroded and weak

Pass 7 Dec 2006 53,475 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 53,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,838 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 48,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R754 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R754 JWH, 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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R754 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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