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R352 AYC

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,965 mi
Last recorded120,965 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 AYC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 120,965 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 120,965 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 118,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,897 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 114,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 111,477 miles

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

both rear coils corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 21 May 2014 107,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear coil springs corroded

nsr tyre worn outer edge

Fail 20 May 2014 107,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear coil springs corroded

nsr tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 May 2013 104,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear outter sill crossion soft but not holed

Fail 16 May 2013 104,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear outter sill crossion soft but not holed

Pass 1 Jun 2012 100,101 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs very corroded

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 100,097 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs very corroded

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,020 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,940 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 88,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 83,832 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 83,734 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front track rod end boot starting to perished

nearside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

offside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,652 miles

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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R352 AYC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R352 AYC, 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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R352 AYC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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