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R76 SSM

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 SSM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,251 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper blades noisey

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Slight power steering fluid leak from offside gatior

Fail 14 Sep 2011 86,220 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid leaking at offside steering rack gaitor

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,498 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 79,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,153 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 61,181 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 61,131 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,406 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 51,236 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 51,099 miles

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

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

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

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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R76 SSM is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R76 SSM, 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 R76 SSM registered?

R76 SSM is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R76 SSM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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