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R674 SUD

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,757 mi
Last recorded95,757 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 95,757 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 95,697 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise off side front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 24 Oct 2006 89,754 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 89,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 81,488 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2005 78,339 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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R674 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R674 SUD, 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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What year was R674 SUD registered?

R674 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R674 SUD safe to buy?

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