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SBZ 1021

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,773 mi
Last recorded74,773 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 1021
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,773 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2006 74,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine has a misfire only running on three cylinders.

Nearside front fog light lense brocken.

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Rubber grommit missing from offside rear backing plate at inspection hole for rear brakes.

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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SBZ 1021 is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SBZ 1021, 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

How do I check the history of SBZ 1021?

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What year was SBZ 1021 registered?

SBZ 1021 is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SBZ 1021 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 1021 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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