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R781 SUD

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,632 mi
Last recorded69,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2008 69,632 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,632 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 66,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,358 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear brake low on footbrake effort

Pass 11 Jul 2005 56,972 miles

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

nearside rear footbrake reading is lower than offside reading.

offside rear wheel is buckled

please note that both windscreen wiper blades are split although they clear screen

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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R781 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R781 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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How do I check the history of R781 SUD?

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What year was R781 SUD registered?

R781 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R781 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 SUD 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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