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L12 LJS

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 LJS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 119,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 107,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 107,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 94,516 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 94,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 94,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 83,372 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Dec 2008 83,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,963 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 78,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 74,661 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 74,661 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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L12 LJS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 72,272 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L12 LJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L12 LJS registered?

L12 LJS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L12 LJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 LJS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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