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R305 DOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,613 mi
Last recorded94,613 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 94,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2008 94,613 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 89,314 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 89,314 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2006 83,460 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 83,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever travel is excessive †blades are torn and insecure †radiator is weeping †off side front tyre is on the limit †front to rear and rear brake pipes are corroded †

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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R305 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R305 DOU, 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 R305 DOU registered?

R305 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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