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R84 JTD

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,109 mi
Last recorded92,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 JTD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 92,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dust covers damaged on front shockers

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

vehice apears to have a brake fluid leak from the clutch system not affecting the brakes at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,007 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 82,894 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,894 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2007 77,221 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 77,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,498 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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R84 JTD is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R84 JTD, 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 R84 JTD registered?

R84 JTD is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R84 JTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 JTD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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