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R696 PRA

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,891 mi
Last recorded76,891 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 PRA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,891 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,233 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 73,233 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,236 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 72,236 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,859 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 55,859 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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R696 PRA is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R696 PRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R696 PRA is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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