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R828 HBR

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,982 mi
Last recorded58,982 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 HBR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,982 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 58,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 52,617 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 36,411 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 36,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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R828 HBR is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 74,586 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 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R828 HBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R828 HBR registered?

R828 HBR is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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