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R467 SHY

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,972 mi
Last recorded144,972 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 SHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2009 144,972 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 142,326 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 138,347 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 124,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 109,115 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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R467 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R467 SHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R467 SHY registered?

R467 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R467 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R467 SHY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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