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R517 FEU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,791 mi
Last recorded37,791 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,791 miles

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

engine missfire detected but h/c ok

Fail 20 Apr 2009 37,791 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

engine missfire detected but h/c ok

Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,292 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,292 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,288 miles

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

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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R517 FEU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R517 FEU, 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 R517 FEU registered?

R517 FEU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R517 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 FEU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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