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S52 MRK

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,294 mi
Last recorded73,294 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx77,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 MRK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not reaching cords

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2006 63,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 55,361 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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S52 MRK is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 77,786 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S52 MRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S52 MRK registered?

S52 MRK is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S52 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 MRK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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