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R497 EEU

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 105,900 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 96,025 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 96,025 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 85,639 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 85,510 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2006 76,040 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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