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R774 MGJ

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 MGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2006 101,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 81,427 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 81,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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R774 MGJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R774 MGJ, 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 R774 MGJ registered?

R774 MGJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R774 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 MGJ 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.

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