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R985 FFB

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,076 mi
Last recorded80,076 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,076 miles

exhaust rear box fouling against n/s/r spring

front brake wearing low

front wipers poor

high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Mar 2008 80,076 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box fouling against n/s/r spring

front brake wearing low

front wipers poor

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2007 72,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,381 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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R985 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R985 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 R985 FFB registered?

R985 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R985 FFB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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