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R491 NTH

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Cream Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,352 mi
Last recorded74,352 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 NTH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,352 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 74,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,984 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 65,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 60,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 60,650 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R491 NTH is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Cream with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 86,338 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 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R491 NTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R491 NTH registered?

R491 NTH is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R491 NTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 NTH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R491 NTH have outstanding finance?

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