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R809 NGB

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,027 mi
Last recorded98,027 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 NGB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 98,027 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 617,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 78,779 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 69,918 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R809 NGB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 83,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R809 NGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R809 NGB registered?

R809 NGB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R809 NGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 NGB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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