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R808 WBY

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,734 mi
Last recorded46,734 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 WBY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,734 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 46,616 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/rear quater damage

temp repair n/s/rear light unit

Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,483 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 27,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light comeing on when foot brake applied.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 17,061 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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R808 WBY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 87,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R808 WBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R808 WBY registered?

R808 WBY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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