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R96 XTW

1997 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,849 mi
Last recorded71,849 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 XTW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,849 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 71,849 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,593 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,606 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 61,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 56,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 42,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 31,118 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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R96 XTW is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R96 XTW, 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 R96 XTW registered?

R96 XTW is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R96 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 XTW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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