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R882 USP

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

98,817 mi
Last recorded98,817 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 USP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 98,817 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,535 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 96,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,970 miles

Advise a new set of rubber hangers for exhaust system

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 87,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise a new set of rubber hangers for exhaust system

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,101 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 80,100 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

all coil spring badly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished ,osr has a nail in tread

exhaust baffles noisy

ns ball joint rubber boot split

nsf shocky damp

osr tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust rubber hanger starting to split

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper torn

sump badly corroded and pouris

various oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,314 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 73,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet catch sticking

both front section brake pipes & nsr & osr feeding flexi corroded

exhaust centre/rear badly corroded / mounts badly perished/ broken

hole os inner shaft boot

nsf shock absorber damp

play steering rack /slight play front hubs

slight oil leak

sump pan badly corroded /radiator edge badly corroded

various dents scratches /damage ay ns & drivers door /ns mirror damaged

washer pipe leaking / nsf wiper torn

Pass 30 May 2007 65,148 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 65,146 miles

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

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

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

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

both rera & n/sf suspension coil springs corroded

fron t brake discs corroded on inner edges

handbrake high

o/sf driveshaft inner boot leaking grease

o/sr & n/s body damaged

oil sump corroded & porous

Pass 25 May 2006 57,054 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 57,054 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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R882 USP is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R882 USP, 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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R882 USP is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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