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R720 KEU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,096 mi
Last recorded77,096 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 KEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear hand brake effort becoming low

Fail 7 Mar 2008 77,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear hand brake effort becoming low

Pass 30 Dec 2006 63,559 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 63,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,752 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 50,439 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2005 49,969 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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R720 KEU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R720 KEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R720 KEU registered?

R720 KEU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R720 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 KEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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