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R452 NHY

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.472,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 101,025 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 101,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 96,325 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 96,325 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 89,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 89,528 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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R452 NHY is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 72,961 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 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R452 NHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R452 NHY registered?

R452 NHY is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R452 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 NHY shows 6 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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