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R819 CGG

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,923 mi
Last recorded79,923 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 CGG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 79,923 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,559 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 74,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy corrosion on both front chassis legs

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s headlamp stone chipped

rear suspension covered in corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2006 71,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 71,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R819 CGG is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R819 CGG, 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 R819 CGG registered?

R819 CGG is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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