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R82 FAP

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,127 mi
Last recorded54,127 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 FAP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate deteriorated

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate deteriorated

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,657 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate damaged

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

O/S/R tyre perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,657 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2010 49,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 49,308 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,032 miles

front no. plate cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,032 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front no. plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 40,331 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 40,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,870 miles

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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R82 FAP is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R82 FAP, 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 R82 FAP registered?

R82 FAP is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R82 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 FAP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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