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R146 LBF

1998 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,841 mi
Last recorded13,841 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 LBF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,841 miles

vehicle underbody rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2011 13,838 miles

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

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

o/s/front lower ball joint rubber boot split

vehicle underbody rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,466 miles

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

o/s/lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,952 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 12,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,176 miles

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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R146 LBF is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R146 LBF, 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 R146 LBF registered?

R146 LBF is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R146 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 LBF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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