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AKZ 4452

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4452
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 109,941 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 109,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 98,371 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 98,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 87,883 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 87,883 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 14 Feb 2006

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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AKZ 4452 is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKZ 4452, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKZ 4452 registered?

AKZ 4452 is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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