MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,827 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight Roughness In Rear Bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight Roughness In Rear Bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s front brake pad sensor touching wheel
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?
Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R842 MTE is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red 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 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 R842 MTE, 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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What year was R842 MTE registered?
R842 MTE is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R842 MTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R842 MTE 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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