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R252 DTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,619 mi
Last recorded89,619 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 89,619 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,606 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 78,563 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,440 miles

Battery requires testing. Possibly u/s.

Both rear suspension springs and arms corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding in places.

Movement in driver's seat lift mechanism.

Rigid brake pipes to both rear flexi-hoses corroded.

Slight play in r/h front lower suspension ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 74,440 miles

Battery requires testing. Possibly u/s.

Both rear suspension springs and arms corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding in places.

Movement in driver's seat lift mechanism.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rigid brake pipes to both rear flexi-hoses corroded.

Slight play in r/h front lower suspension ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 68,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,206 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,943 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat. unable to check seat belt

high level brake lamp not working

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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R252 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 72,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R252 DTC, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R252 DTC registered?

R252 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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