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R334 LHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,773 mi
Last recorded16,773 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,773 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

corrosion sump

front brake discs marked

osr tyre perished on wall

Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,101 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 1,609 miles

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

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

Off side rear door does not open from outside vehicle.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on the side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,588 miles
Fail 8 May 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R334 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R334 LHW, 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 R334 LHW registered?

R334 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R334 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 LHW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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