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R303 LHU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,637 mi
Last recorded82,637 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 82,637 miles

baffles just starting to break up in exhaust boxes

front discs and pads worn

front tyres worn to legal limit

front wipers smeary

offside rear shocke slightly damp

rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2006 76,022 miles

leds inoperative in eye level brake light

offside rear shocker slightly damp

slight oil stains on engine

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2005 67,119 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts - child seats fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2005 67,119 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts - child seats fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R303 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R303 LHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R303 LHU registered?

R303 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R303 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 LHU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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