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R849 SUD

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,152 mi
Last recorded62,152 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2008 62,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalytic converter deteriorated internally

coolant level low

front registration plate cracked

headlamps beam patterns are poor

not all higher level stop lights working

parking brake lever comes up high

rear wiper blade deteriorated

side play in parking brake lever

bonnet safety catch defective!

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,754 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 60,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Bonnet damaged

Front and rear pumper damaged

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside rear lamps damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,744 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 57,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R849 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R849 SUD, 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 R849 SUD registered?

R849 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R849 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R849 SUD shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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