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R71 YVM

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 YVM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,699 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 71,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2010 69,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 66,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

INNER SURFACES ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATING

Pass 5 Feb 2007 56,757 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

UNDER VEHICLE COMPONENTS CORRODING

Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,786 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT DETERIORATING AND SLIGHTLY POUROUS. †SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDER BODY COMPONENTS.

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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R71 YVM is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R71 YVM, 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 R71 YVM registered?

R71 YVM is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R71 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 YVM shows 9 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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