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R679 SUD

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,489 mi
Last recorded136,489 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 136,489 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 128,135 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 128,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 112,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre not to cords

front washers poor but providing enough liquid to clear screen

Fail 29 Jul 2006 112,611 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre not to cords

front washers poor but providing enough liquid to clear screen

Pass 3 Aug 2005 96,995 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 96,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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R679 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R679 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 R679 SUD registered?

R679 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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