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R803 NGB

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Gold Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,987 mi
Last recorded90,987 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 NGB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 90,987 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 83,682 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 83,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2006 73,292 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 73,292 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R803 NGB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Gold with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R803 NGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R803 NGB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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