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R569 AHJ

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,295 mi
Last recorded109,295 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx83,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 AHJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 109,295 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 109,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Sep 2007 105,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 105,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 101,784 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 101,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 79,413 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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R569 AHJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R569 AHJ, 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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What year was R569 AHJ registered?

R569 AHJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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