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R988 BEW

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,842 mi
Last recorded104,842 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 BEW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 104,842 miles

Corrosion starting in places on vehicle underside

Fail 7 Mar 2011 104,841 miles

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

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

osr tyre shows sign of leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 102,716 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 25 Mar 2010 102,716 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 16 Feb 2009 97,034 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 85,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 75,970 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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R988 BEW is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R988 BEW, 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 R988 BEW registered?

R988 BEW is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R988 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 BEW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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