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R515 XRJ

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,541 mi
Last recorded58,541 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 XRJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 58,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2009 58,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,135 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 40,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,281 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Dec 2006 34,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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R515 XRJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 74,586 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 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R515 XRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R515 XRJ registered?

R515 XRJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R515 XRJ safe to buy?

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