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R954 LRB

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,248 mi
Last recorded115,248 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 LRB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 115,248 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 115,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 108,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r & front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2008 108,320 miles

n/s/r & front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2006 98,782 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 98,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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R954 LRB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R954 LRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R954 LRB registered?

R954 LRB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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