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R727 CGG

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,647 mi
Last recorded104,647 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 CGG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 104,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear of n/s and o/s outer sill panel slightly corroded.

Two segments of high level stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 97,126 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 97,126 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 89,226 miles

Brake pipes to o/s and n/s rear not fully visible. Corrosion assessed as well as possible, benefit of doubt given.

Fail 20 Jul 2007 89,226 miles

Brake pipes to o/s and n/s rear not fully visible. Corrosion assessed as well as possible, benefit of doubt given.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 82,372 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 73,730 miles

Slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 73,730 miles

Slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber.

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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R727 CGG is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R727 CGG, 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 R727 CGG registered?

R727 CGG is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R727 CGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 CGG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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