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R799 KHU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,231 mi
Last recorded113,231 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 KHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 113,231 miles

bulbs out in centre stoplight

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside reflector slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2009 113,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

bulbs out in centre stoplight

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside reflector slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2008 106,920 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

bulbs out in centre stop lamp

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 3 May 2008 106,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

bulbs out in centre stop lamp

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 7 May 2007 103,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 7 May 2007 103,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2006 98,013 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 97,940 miles

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

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

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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R799 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R799 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 R799 KHU registered?

R799 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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