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R792 DGG

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,208 mi
Last recorded40,208 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 DGG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,208 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 40,208 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all b/pipes have been undersealed

rear brakes just passed mot

rear ex rubber perished

Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes feeding rear brakes covered in under seal making it hard to check pipes fully

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

hand brake only making 16% effort

Fail 15 Dec 2005 38,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes feeding rear brakes covered in under seal making it hard to check pipes fully

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

hand brake only making 16% effort

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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R792 DGG is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red 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 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 R792 DGG, 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 R792 DGG registered?

R792 DGG is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R792 DGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R792 DGG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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