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R72 YVM

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 YVM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,211 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 64,200 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust backbox rubber worn

slight reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Nov 2009 59,712 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 58,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 56,612 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 53,363 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 53,363 miles

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

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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R72 YVM is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R72 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 R72 YVM registered?

R72 YVM is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R72 YVM safe to buy?

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