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R791 KHU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,884 mi
Last recorded85,884 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 KHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 85,884 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 85,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,816 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 80,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn and have slight movement

Pass 22 Jun 2006 78,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre cut on outer edge but not down to cords

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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R791 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R791 KHU, 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 R791 KHU registered?

R791 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R791 KHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 KHU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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