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R495 SHY

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,434 mi
Last recorded70,434 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 SHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,226 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 68,220 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 64,698 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,212 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 57,212 miles

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.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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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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