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R243 LYJ

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 LYJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 123,189 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 123,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 110,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 105,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,545 miles

both front cv boots starting to perish

exhaust rubbers perished

front n plate cracked

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 85,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 79,206 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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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.

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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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