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R87 XHY

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,710 mi
Last recorded90,710 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 90,710 miles

long travel at parking brake lever. rear brakes need attention

Fail 11 Sep 2007 90,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

alternator belt in poor condition

long travel to handbrake, rear brakes require adjusting

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,990 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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R87 XHY is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R87 XHY, 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 R87 XHY registered?

R87 XHY is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R87 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 XHY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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