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R330 LTA

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,677 mi
Last recorded85,677 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 LTA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 85,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,708 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 76,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 72,824 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 72,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake too high

Fail 19 Dec 2005 72,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

1 stop lamp bulb in center light inoperative

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nearside suspension/steering

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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R330 LTA is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Red 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 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 74,500 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R330 LTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R330 LTA registered?

R330 LTA is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R330 LTA safe to buy?

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