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R240 GAN

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,809 mi
Last recorded124,809 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 GAN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 124,809 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 124,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006
Pass 3 Jan 2006 103,770 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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R240 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 87,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R240 GAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R240 GAN registered?

R240 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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