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R861 JHU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,948 mi
Last recorded38,948 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX74,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 38,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 24,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear brakepipe corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brakepipe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R861 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX 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 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 R861 JHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R861 JHU registered?

R861 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R861 JHU safe to buy?

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