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R987 LNJ

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,193 mi
Last recorded99,193 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 LNJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 99,193 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 96,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 95,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel arch support bracket corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 93,754 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 93,714 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2014 92,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 89,169 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 1 May 2012 85,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box corroded,offside floor pan starting to corrode,nearside floor pan corroded but has been repaired from the inside.

Pass 27 May 2011 81,010 miles

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FLOOR PAN/S

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 76,786 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 76,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

corrosion to offside/nearside floor pans

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,359 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,603 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides floor pans to door sills starting to corrode

near side drive shaft inner gaiter wet with oil

off side windscreen wiper blage starting to split

Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,548 miles

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

gear box oil leaks

metal brake pipe to off side rear flexable brake hose corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2005 66,396 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leaks

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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R987 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R987 LNJ, 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 R987 LNJ registered?

R987 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R987 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 LNJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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