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R742 CGG

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Cream Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,985 mi
Last recorded148,985 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 CGG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 148,985 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 148,985 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 138,502 miles

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

Oil leak

high level brake light inop disconnected

nearside rear trailing arm has slight play in pin/bush

o/s/r h brake is showing little effort

Fail 4 Aug 2006 137,422 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R742 CGG is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Cream with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R742 CGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R742 CGG registered?

R742 CGG is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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