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R224 FCL

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,250 mi
Last recorded104,250 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 FCL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 104,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 93,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 93,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front discs corroding ;exhaust corroding and slight leak ;n/s front and rear tyres near limit ;all rear brake pipes corroding

o/s rear axle bush wearing

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R224 FCL is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 83,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R224 FCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R224 FCL registered?

R224 FCL is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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