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S743 LFR

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,828 mi
Last recorded48,828 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 LFR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

general rusting underbody on subframes and related components

offside rear tyre wall perrished

oil leak

oil leak on power steering rack

bonnet saftey catch seized up

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,711 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 45,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking up in tread pattern

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking up in tread pattern

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,530 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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S743 LFR is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S743 LFR, 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 S743 LFR registered?

S743 LFR is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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