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R485 SHN

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,334 mi
Last recorded62,334 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S77,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 SHN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,137 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Aug 2006 60,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Aug 2005 57,001 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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R485 SHN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in White 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 Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R485 SHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R485 SHN registered?

R485 SHN is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R485 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 SHN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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