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S489 UAR

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,126 mi
Last recorded5,126 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 UAR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 5,126 miles

advisory on perivous test no261079329083

Fail 29 Jan 2009 5,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 5,124 miles

OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 20 Feb 2007 5,124 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some corrosion to rear brake pipe ferrules

Pass 24 Feb 2006 5,128 miles

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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S489 UAR is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S489 UAR, 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 S489 UAR registered?

S489 UAR is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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