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R350 OGB

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.472,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 OGB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 99,068 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 99,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2008 89,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 85,128 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 85,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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R350 OGB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 72,961 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R350 OGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R350 OGB registered?

R350 OGB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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