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R511 CHT

1997 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,518 mi
Last recorded89,518 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2009 89,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

general corrosion on underside of body.

Pass 11 Nov 2008

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2007 79,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake lever almost at end of travle

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2006 72,311 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake reading slightly low.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 67,313 miles

rear wiper motor not working

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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R511 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R511 CHT, 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 R511 CHT registered?

R511 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R511 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 CHT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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