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R739 VGM

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Purple Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,573 mi
Last recorded79,573 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 VGM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 79,573 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,059 miles

rear offside door lever broken

Fail 2 Feb 2007 60,059 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear offside door wont open from inside or outside

Pass 3 Feb 2006 54,896 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 54,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R739 VGM is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Purple with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R739 VGM, 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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What year was R739 VGM registered?

R739 VGM is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R739 VGM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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