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R302 LHW

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,636 mi
Last recorded48,636 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto64,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Car FAILED emissions unable to complete test due to build up of CO

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres low tred on outer edges and sidewalls cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2008 42,458 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 42,451 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

near bside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,263 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 42,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,959 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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R302 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 64,921 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 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R302 LHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R302 LHW registered?

R302 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R302 LHW safe to buy?

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