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R778 SUD

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,245 mi
Last recorded124,245 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2010 124,245 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2009 117,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front nearside tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside floor corroded.non structural

Fail 14 Dec 2009 117,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front nearside tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside floor corroded.non structural

Pass 19 Dec 2008 110,263 miles

corrosion to front offside inner wing brake pipe

crack in offside headlamp.high level brake lamp inoperative.nearside floor corroded.cut in rear nearside tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2008 110,263 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

corrosion to front offside inner wing brake pipe

crack in offside headlamp.high level brake lamp inoperative.nearside floor corroded.cut in rear nearside tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2007 102,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to floor & inner sills. corrosion to front & rear coil springs

offside head lamp cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2007 102,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to floor & inner sills. corrosion to front & rear coil springs

offside head lamp cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,529 miles

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

corrosion starting to all brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,821 miles

bonnet struts defective

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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R778 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R778 SUD, 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 R778 SUD registered?

R778 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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