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R479 SHY

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,900 mi
Last recorded79,900 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.474,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 SHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2009 79,873 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly insecure

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R479 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R479 SHY, 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 R479 SHY registered?

R479 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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