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R64 BFB

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,003 mi
Last recorded80,003 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,003 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 80,003 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,163 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 74,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade split

some of the high level brake lights not working

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,521 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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R64 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 87,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R64 BFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R64 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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