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R308 ANO

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,164 mi
Last recorded109,164 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx77,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 ANO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2008 109,164 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 109,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 79,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

all wheels corroded

clutch feels worn

rear coil springs and suspension arms corroded

signs of slight air con leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,651 miles

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

Oil leak

all wheels corroded

clutch feels worn

rear coil springs and suspension arms corroded

signs of slight air con leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 71,752 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 71,749 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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R308 ANO is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in White 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 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 77,786 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 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R308 ANO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R308 ANO registered?

R308 ANO is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R308 ANO safe to buy?

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