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R491 YNF

1997 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 YNF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,568 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 99,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 95,278 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 93,579 miles

N/S BRAKE PIPE ALONG LENGTH OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN CLEANED UP AND IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT PITTED AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE FACE OF DISC

O/S/F BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO 1.5mm LIMIT

Fail 15 Jan 2009 93,427 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE FACE OF DISC

O/S/F BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO 1.5mm LIMIT

Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,734 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 18 Jan 2007 85,530 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 82,806 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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R491 YNF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R491 YNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R491 YNF registered?

R491 YNF is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R491 YNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 YNF shows 8 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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