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R460 DWX

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,779 mi
Last recorded98,779 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 DWX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 98,779 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight twist in offide front flex brake hose

Fail 7 Aug 2008 98,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight twist in offide front flex brake hose

Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,422 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 89,422 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2006 79,564 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 79,558 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R460 DWX is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R460 DWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R460 DWX registered?

R460 DWX is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R460 DWX safe to buy?

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