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R805 OJH

1997 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,330 mi
Last recorded59,330 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 OJH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,330 miles

bonnet stay bracket broken

Fail 23 Feb 2010 59,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2008 56,471 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 52,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 46,502 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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R805 OJH is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,370cc 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 R805 OJH, 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 R805 OJH registered?

R805 OJH is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R805 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 OJH 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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