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R950 OPR

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,421 mi
Last recorded88,421 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 OPR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,421 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

HIGHN LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O.S.FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT HOLE BY CORROSION ON INNER SEAL O.S.F

Fail 15 Dec 2009 88,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

HIGHN LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O.S.FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

SLIGHT HOLE BY CORROSION ON INNER SEAL O.S.F

Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre n/s/f wearing on outter edge

Fail 2 Dec 2008 82,937 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre n/s/f wearing on outter edge

Pass 20 Dec 2007 78,748 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,841 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 75,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 68,508 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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R950 OPR is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R950 OPR, 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 R950 OPR registered?

R950 OPR is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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