MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,318 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OSF SEATBELT NOT RETRACTING FULLY
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R483 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 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R483 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 R483 SHY registered?
R483 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 December 1997.
Is R483 SHY safe to buy?
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