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R329 LRA

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,015 mi
Last recorded71,015 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S72,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 LRA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front wheel is odd...

Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front wheel is odd...

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,705 miles

Exhaust middle section rubber starting to deteriorate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front flexible brake hose deteriorated

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2007 64,703 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust middle section rubber mounting deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 59,937 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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R329 LRA is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 72,722 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 Bravo 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R329 LRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R329 LRA registered?

R329 LRA is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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