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R978 FFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,682 mi
Last recorded93,682 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,682 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 93,681 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 91,276 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 91,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 88,135 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,746 miles

child seat at n/s rear did not undon seat belt

Pass 3 Dec 2005 78,865 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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R978 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R978 FFB, 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 R978 FFB registered?

R978 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R978 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 FFB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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