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R270 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,786 mi
Last recorded86,786 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,786 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,312 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 76,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses corroding.

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE BURST DURING BRAKE TEST. VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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R270 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 74,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R270 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R270 AOU registered?

R270 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R270 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 AOU 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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