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R828 EAH

1997 Fiat Brava

Purple Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,850 mi
Last recorded135,850 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 EAH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 135,850 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 133,038 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 131,548 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 127,309 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 127,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 114,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 112,500 miles

engine oil leak (bad)

n/s track rod end dust cover split

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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R828 EAH is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R828 EAH, 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 R828 EAH registered?

R828 EAH is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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