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R972 AHJ

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,755 mi
Last recorded10,755 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 AHJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,755 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 10,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,687 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 8,687 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 4,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 1 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R972 AHJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R972 AHJ, 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 R972 AHJ registered?

R972 AHJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R972 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R972 AHJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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