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R312 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,089 mi
Last recorded10,089 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,089 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 10,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 94,564 miles

Interior mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f door check strap missing

Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Interior mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 84,693 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 84,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,256 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 66,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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R312 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R312 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R312 AOU registered?

R312 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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