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R678 BWT

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,455 mi
Last recorded132,455 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 BWT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 132,455 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 132,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 108,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2006 106,980 miles

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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R678 BWT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R678 BWT, 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 R678 BWT registered?

R678 BWT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R678 BWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 BWT shows 4 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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