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R86 NAE

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,052 mi
Last recorded54,052 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 NAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,052 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 54,052 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,980 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,805 miles

corrosion brake pipes

n/s/f door and wing damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2009 41,805 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion brake pipes

n/s/f door and wing damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,931 miles

corrosion brake pipes

n/s body damage

one segment of high stop light not working

Fail 16 Dec 2008 37,931 miles

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

corrosion brake pipes

n/s body damage

one segment of high stop light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,312 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2007 34,312 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,083 miles

pads and discs worn

Fail 19 Dec 2006 31,083 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

pads and discs worn

Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,231 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 27,231 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R86 NAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R86 NAE, 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 R86 NAE registered?

R86 NAE is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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