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R832 JTE

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX82,106 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 JTE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 43,386 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,133 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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R832 JTE is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 82,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R832 JTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R832 JTE registered?

R832 JTE is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R832 JTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R832 JTE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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