MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,900 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal rubber showing signs of deterioration
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM BUCKLED TO LIMIT - RECOMMEND RENEWAL
OS FRONT SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK FLUID - RECOMMEND RENEWAL (PAIR)
REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE GROMMETS MISSING
REAR ROAD SPRINGS VERY RUSTY
WISHBONE BUSHES WORN CAUSING SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT PIVOT POINTS
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM BUCKLED TO LIMIT - RECOMMEND RENEWAL
OS FRONT SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK FLUID - RECOMMEND RENEWAL (PAIR)
REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE GROMMETS MISSING
REAR ROAD SPRINGS VERY RUSTY
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
WISHBONE BUSHES WORN CAUSING SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT PIVOT POINTS
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R497 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R497 EEU, 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 R497 EEU registered?
R497 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R497 EEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R497 EEU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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