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R796 VRK

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,338 mi
Last recorded66,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 VRK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,338 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 61,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,721 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,699 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 46,723 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,070 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,929 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 31,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R796 VRK is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R796 VRK, 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 R796 VRK registered?

R796 VRK is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R796 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 VRK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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