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R647 FHU

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,880 mi
Last recorded85,880 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 FHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 85,880 miles

nearside rear door has slight damage †

Fail 28 Feb 2007 85,878 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear door has slight damage

Pass 7 Feb 2006 68,141 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 68,141 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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R647 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R647 FHU, 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 R647 FHU registered?

R647 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R647 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 FHU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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