MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside rear outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
floor cracked around handbrake lever
offside rear outer sill corroded
both front cv boots perished
engine covers fitted
exhaust rubbers perished +splitting
front n plate cracked
frontpads low
n/s/f tyre tread low +cut side
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit
rear brake flexis perished
rear brake pipes corroded
rear springs corroded
both front cv boots starting to perish
exhaust rubbers perished
front n plate cracked
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
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R243 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 R243 LYJ, 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 R243 LYJ registered?
R243 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 March 1998.
Is R243 LYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R243 LYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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