MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,434 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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tyres seem low on pressure
slight twist in o/s/f flexi hose
surface rust on parts of susp.
toys on int. mirror
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
centre/rear ext. heat shield loose
ext. system getting rusty in places
fuel tank retaining straps rusting
general wear on all discs
metal brake pipes starting to rust in places
n/s/f hub cap missing
o/s/f seat covering wearing
oversized tax disc holder used
plastic covers fitted over parts of cars underside
rear wiper blade wearing
slight bodywork dam,age o/s/r
slight damage to o/s/r reflector
underside of car has surface rust in places
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear wier blade split rear washer not working
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R495 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R495 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 R495 SHY registered?
R495 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is R495 SHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R495 SHY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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