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R480 WBU

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,532 mi
Last recorded75,532 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 WBU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,532 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 75,513 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 70,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 63,162 miles

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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R480 WBU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R480 WBU, 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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How do I check the history of R480 WBU?

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What year was R480 WBU registered?

R480 WBU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R480 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 WBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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