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R640 JWS

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,068 mi
Last recorded58,068 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 JWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,068 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 57,281 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 57,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 54,801 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 50,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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R640 JWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 74,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R640 JWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R640 JWS registered?

R640 JWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R640 JWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 JWS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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