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R347 AVX

1998 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,156 mi
Last recorded47,156 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 AVX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 47,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door mirror glass is damaged but still usable.

Pass 23 May 2011 47,156 miles

o/s door mirror glass is damaged but still usable.

Pass 26 May 2010 45,757 miles

Anti perculation fan disconnected

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp pattern weak [covers fitted]

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Oil leaks

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Scratchs in windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2010 45,757 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti perculation fan disconnected

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp pattern weak [covers fitted]

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Oil leaks

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Scratchs in windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2009 44,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 42,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 39,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 35,718 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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R347 AVX is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R347 AVX, 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 R347 AVX registered?

R347 AVX is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R347 AVX safe to buy?

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