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R143 HVV

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,389 mi
Last recorded126,389 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 HVV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2009 126,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 126,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 109,483 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm and has a screw in the tyre

offside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 19 Jan 2007 97,738 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 97,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

advise rear middle high stop light (1 led out)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 87,138 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R143 HVV is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 R143 HVV, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R143 HVV is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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