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R314 GAE

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,416 mi
Last recorded92,416 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx77,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 92,416 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 92,416 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 83,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R314 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R314 GAE, 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 R314 GAE registered?

R314 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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