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R154 DGN

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 DGN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,058 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 92,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 81,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 81,022 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,863 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 66,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 66,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 59,521 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2005 59,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R154 DGN is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R154 DGN, 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 R154 DGN registered?

R154 DGN is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R154 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 DGN shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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