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R842 BSU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,986 mi
Last recorded75,986 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 BSU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,986 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 75,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 67,897 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 67,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise radiator leaking

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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R842 BSU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R842 BSU, 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 R842 BSU registered?

R842 BSU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R842 BSU safe to buy?

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