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R883 HBB

1997 Fiat Brava

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,287 mi
Last recorded151,287 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 HBB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2008 151,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 9 Sep 2008 151,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brakes slight imbalance

Fail 8 Sep 2007 146,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 146,016 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 134,275 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 123,175 miles

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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R883 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,910cc diesel 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 R883 HBB, 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 R883 HBB registered?

R883 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R883 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 HBB 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.

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