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R349 LHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,342 mi
Last recorded80,342 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,342 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,590 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 74,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,929 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,161 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 68,161 miles

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

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

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

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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R349 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R349 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R349 LHW registered?

R349 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R349 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 LHW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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