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R823 CTM

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,653 mi
Last recorded5,653 miles
Recorded on26 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

RegistrationR823 CTM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 5,653 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2008 5,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 4,307 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 1,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 212 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 212 miles

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

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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R823 CTM is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R823 CTM, 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 R823 CTM registered?

R823 CTM is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R823 CTM safe to buy?

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