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R790 MGJ

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,843 mi
Last recorded83,843 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 MGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate has minor damage

n/s rear tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall not deep enough to expose cord

Pass 6 Sep 2008 80,995 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 80,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,921 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,206 miles

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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R790 MGJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R790 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 R790 MGJ registered?

R790 MGJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R790 MGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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