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R314 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,006 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 107,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,957 miles

brake imbalance on allowance allowed

Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,962 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 95,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,471 miles

(1.5A.1d)the nearside and the offside rear indicators colour is starting to deteriorate

(2.5C.1d)offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Apr 2008 89,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

(1.5A.1d)the nearside and the offside rear indicators colour is starting to deteriorate

(2.5C.1d)offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,879 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 77,879 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,131 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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R314 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R314 AOU, 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 R314 AOU registered?

R314 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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