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R259 EEU

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,368 mi
Last recorded100,368 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 100,368 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 94,337 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 94,337 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2007 88,706 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 88,634 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 82,492 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 82,492 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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R259 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 74,586 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 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R259 EEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R259 EEU registered?

R259 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R259 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 EEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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