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R787 BPP

1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,939 mi
Last recorded67,939 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx87,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 BPP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 67,939 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 98,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 67,933 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,750 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 58,423 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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R787 BPP is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R787 BPP, 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 R787 BPP registered?

R787 BPP is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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