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R537 LEU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Gold Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,288 mi
Last recorded80,288 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2009 80,063 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 73,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,488 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 66,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,195 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 55,195 miles

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

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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R537 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Gold with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R537 LEU, 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 R537 LEU registered?

R537 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R537 LEU safe to buy?

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