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R623 JHT

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,237 mi
Last recorded80,237 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 80,237 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 80,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,992 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 68,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,692 miles

1. Osr & Nsr tyres are perished †2. Nsf tyre is perished, worn on sidewall low on tread and worn on edges †3. Osf brake disc is corroded †4. boot floor is corroded †5. Rear coil springs are corroded † †

6. Osr tyre has two nails in it †7. PAS resovoir is overfilled †8. Foreign object inside NSR brake drum †9. Slight play in steering †10. Nsf brake is grabbing slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2006 62,686 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

1. Osr & Nsr tyres are perrished †2. Nsf tyre is perrished worn on sidewall low on tread and worn on edges †3. osf brake disc is corroded †4. boot floor is corroded †5. Rear coil springs are corroded †

6. Osr tyre has two nails in it †7. PAS resovoir is overfilled †8. Foreign object inside nsr brake drum †9. Slight play in steering

Pass 30 Aug 2005 60,602 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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R623 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R623 JHT, 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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R623 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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