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R391 EVF

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,199 mi
Last recorded122,199 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 EVF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 122,199 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 122,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

185 FRONTS 195 REARS, ARB RUBBERS CRACKING, EXHAUST WEAK AT REAR,

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2005 120,362 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 120,362 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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R391 EVF is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 86,661 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R391 EVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R391 EVF registered?

R391 EVF is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R391 EVF safe to buy?

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