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R85 WBY

1997 Fiat Brava

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

67,375 mi
Last recorded67,375 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 WBY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,375 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 70,150 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,371 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 67,370 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,363 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 59,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,729 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 54,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,837 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 51,386 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,471 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 48,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,742 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,737 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,031 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 40,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,498 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 37,278 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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R85 WBY is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R85 WBY, 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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R85 WBY is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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