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R451 DOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,885 mi
Last recorded111,885 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 111,885 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 111,885 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 87,372 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R451 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Blue 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 83,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R451 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R451 DOU registered?

R451 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R451 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 DOU 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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