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R789 JDK

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 JDK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,132 miles

both front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Fail 30 Mar 2009 84,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

n/s/f tyre small splits in sideweall

n/s/r tyre punctured (bolt in tread)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,356 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,856 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 59,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen damaged out side swept area behind mirror pad

Pass 14 Oct 2005 50,153 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 50,153 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight discolouring rear number plate still legible

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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R789 JDK is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R789 JDK, 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 R789 JDK registered?

R789 JDK is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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