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R905 BHT

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,304 mi
Last recorded24,304 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,304 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 22,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,888 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,795 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 21,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,344 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,598 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 18,364 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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R905 BHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R905 BHT, 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 R905 BHT registered?

R905 BHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R905 BHT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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