MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,758 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both inner driveshaft gaiters damp
front and rear number plates in poor condition
radiator leaking from bottom corner
slight leak from exhaust centre slip joint
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/ washer jet poor
both inner driveshaft gaiters damp
front and rear number plates in poor condition
radiator leaking from bottom corner
slight leak from exhaust centre slip joint
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear number plates in poor condition
o/s gearbox drive shaft gaiter leaking gear oil
o/s/f tyre low on edges
screen washers poor
slight leak from centre exhaust
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R87 VKJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R87 VKJ, 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 R87 VKJ registered?
R87 VKJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R87 VKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R87 VKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R87 VKJ have outstanding finance?
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