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R874 AWT

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,466 mi
Last recorded64,466 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 AWT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,466 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,440 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 63,409 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all rear floor slightly corroded

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,547 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,993 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,743 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,726 miles

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

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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R874 AWT is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R874 AWT, 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 R874 AWT registered?

R874 AWT is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R874 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 AWT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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