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R801 BDX

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,193 mi
Last recorded85,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 BDX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 85,193 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 79,222 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,476 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

some of the high line brake light bulbs not working

Fail 4 Jan 2007 73,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

some of the high line brake light bulbs not working

Pass 4 Jan 2006 66,644 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 66,644 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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R801 BDX is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Green 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 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 74,500 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R801 BDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R801 BDX registered?

R801 BDX is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R801 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 BDX 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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