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R273 GTN

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,690 mi
Last recorded64,690 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 GTN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 64,690 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 64,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,536 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 57,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,085 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R273 GTN is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R273 GTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R273 GTN registered?

R273 GTN is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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