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R947 HBB

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,997 mi
Last recorded90,997 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 HBB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 90,997 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

advise oil leak on engine front bumper brackets corrodded poass and advise

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,646 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 82,859 miles

n/r rear hand brake slightly low effort passed brake test

Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,718 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 79,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 74,865 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 93,575 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,188 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 54,958 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 54,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R947 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R947 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R947 HBB registered?

R947 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R947 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R947 HBB shows 12 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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