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R742 AVX

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX76,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 AVX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 83,110 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 71,951 miles

o/s/r shockabsorber starting to leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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R742 AVX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R742 AVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R742 AVX registered?

R742 AVX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R742 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R742 AVX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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