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R706 NHY

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,845 mi
Last recorded95,845 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 95,845 miles

Slight stiffness in steering.

Fail 21 May 2007 96,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight stiffness in steering.

Pass 9 May 2006 83,486 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 83,218 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R706 NHY is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R706 NHY, 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 R706 NHY registered?

R706 NHY is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R706 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R706 NHY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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