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R813 CGG

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

76,578 mi
Last recorded76,578 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 CGG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2009 76,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,006 miles

Oil leak

Rear of o/s rear sill holed and corroded slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2008 70,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear of o/s rear sill holed and corroded slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,379 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 66,379 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,503 miles

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

Engine has slight oil leak.

Mileometer display light not working.

Fail 28 Jul 2006 64,503 miles

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

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

Engine has slight oil leak.

Mileometer dash light not working.

Fail 30 Jun 2006 63,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise horn insecure

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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R813 CGG is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R813 CGG, 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 R813 CGG registered?

R813 CGG is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R813 CGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 CGG shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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