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R527 SHY

1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,883 mi
Last recorded79,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S86,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 SHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,150 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 68,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,889 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R527 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 86,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R527 SHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R527 SHY registered?

R527 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R527 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 SHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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