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R913 BAX

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

75,866 mi
Last recorded75,866 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 BAX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 75,866 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2010 72,076 miles

metal brake pipes corroded corrosion floor to sills

Fail 14 May 2010 71,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

metal brake pipes corroded corrosion floor to sills

Pass 15 May 2009 66,833 miles

both rear indicators loosing colour both front discs corroded corrosion floor to sill o/side damage to vehical n/s/rear

Fail 15 May 2009 66,833 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear indicators loosing colour both front discs corroded corrosion floor to sill o/side damage to vehical n/s/rear

Pass 16 May 2008 61,204 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 61,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

front pads low

o/s/rear tyre nail in both front tyres worn out edges (stepped type tyres)

Pass 17 May 2007 55,239 miles

front to back metal brake pipes rusty †o/s/rear metal brake pipe rusty †rear number plate cracked †damage to front bumper

Fail 15 May 2007 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front to back metal brake pipes rusty & o/s/rear †rear number plate cracked †damage to front bumper

Pass 15 May 2006 49,026 miles

surface corrosion brake pipes †ltd view underside due to plastics †rear tyres low †n/s/rear tyre sidewall has a cut in it †

Fail 13 May 2006 49,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

surface corrosion brake pipes †ltd view underside due to plastics †rear tyres low †n/s/rear tyre sidewall has a cut in it †

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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R913 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R913 BAX, 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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R913 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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