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R789 ULY

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 ULY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,332 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 70,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from load sensing valve to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014
Fail 27 Aug 2014

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,794 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 47,790 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 47,783 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,173 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 45,173 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 44,931 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Airbag warning light on

All front suspension bushes deteriorated

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Various points of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear face of front brake discs corroded

child locks on rear doors

Fail 9 Jul 2011 43,920 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Emmisions not tested due to exhaust leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear face of front brake discs corroded

child locks on rear doors

Pass 17 Jul 2010 42,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,890 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 40,890 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 39,489 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,923 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 35,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 34,322 miles

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 ULY is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ULY, 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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R789 ULY is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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