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R81 EEU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,302 mi
Last recorded107,302 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2009 107,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 104,385 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 89,252 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R81 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 86,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R81 EEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R81 EEU registered?

R81 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R81 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 EEU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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