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R329 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,316 mi
Last recorded85,316 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,316 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 85,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 81,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,430 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 75,430 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 68,683 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 68,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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R329 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R329 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R329 AOU registered?

R329 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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