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R194 LHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,106 mi
Last recorded122,106 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 122,106 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 119,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 119,084 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 115,417 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 115,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 111,136 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 105,494 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 105,253 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R194 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R194 LHW, 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 R194 LHW registered?

R194 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R194 LHW safe to buy?

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