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R271 DTC

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,348 mi
Last recorded93,348 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto64,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 93,348 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre low on tread

n/s/r baby seat fitted

rear brake hoses perrished

Fail 16 Mar 2009 93,348 miles

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre low on tread

n/s/r baby seat fitted

rear brake hoses perrished

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,134 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 87,131 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 79,151 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 78,320 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 77,106 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2006 77,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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R271 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 64,921 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R271 DTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R271 DTC registered?

R271 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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