MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,427 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f door opens but with difficulty †o/s/r door opens with difficulty
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/f door opens but with difficulty †o/s/r door opens with difficulty
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside rear shock absorber diferent from nearside but ok
oil leak
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?
Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R522 VKJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 83,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R522 VKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R522 VKJ?
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What year was R522 VKJ registered?
R522 VKJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 24 November 1997.
Is R522 VKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R522 VKJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R522 VKJ have outstanding finance?
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