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R876 BSC

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,652 mi
Last recorded119,652 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 BSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 119,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 119,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 113,939 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticky !

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 105,118 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 105,100 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 104,797 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 104,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,312 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 97,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R876 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R876 BSC, 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 R876 BSC registered?

R876 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R876 BSC safe to buy?

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