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R446 YPW

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,472 mi
Last recorded99,472 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 YPW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 99,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in steering rack (nearside).

Fail 5 Jan 2008 99,038 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Floor corroded in several places.

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in steering rack (nearside).

Pass 25 Jan 2007 91,182 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 91,120 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 83,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

catalyst badly corroded.

damage to n/s/f road wheel but not severly distorted.

front flexible brake hoses getting perished but not to cords.

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R446 YPW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R446 YPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R446 YPW registered?

R446 YPW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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