MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,397 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to open nearside rear door from the outside
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise replacement of rear number plate
both rear indicator bulbs faded
brake fluid slightly low
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
slight oil leak
steering rack slightly damp
air bag warning lamp staying on
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?
Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R52 OAU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R52 OAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R52 OAU registered?
R52 OAU is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 17 August 1997.
Is R52 OAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R52 OAU 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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