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R242 DOS

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Gold Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 DOS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 97,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 97,210 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 91,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safety catch sticking

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2007 91,187 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safety catch sticking

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,798 miles

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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R242 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Gold with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R242 DOS, 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 R242 DOS registered?

R242 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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