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R128 OTS

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 OTS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2008 87,462 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 73,190 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,912 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 65,911 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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R128 OTS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R128 OTS, 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 R128 OTS registered?

R128 OTS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R128 OTS safe to buy?

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