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R515 CHT

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2010 85,553 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 70,826 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 70,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,641 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 62,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,819 miles

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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R515 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 R515 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 R515 CHT registered?

R515 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R515 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 CHT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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