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R52 DTC

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,476 mi
Last recorded61,476 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,476 miles

o/s lower ball joint dust shield torn

Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,751 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 58,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt cracked

o/s/f wing mirror slightly loose

parking brake close to no reserve travel

rear view mirror loose and insicure

Pass 4 Jan 2006 55,141 miles

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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R52 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Red 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 R52 DTC, 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 R52 DTC registered?

R52 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R52 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 DTC 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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