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R450 DOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,097 mi
Last recorded86,097 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,097 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 86,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 81,282 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 76,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 76,780 miles

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

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

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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R450 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R450 DOU, 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 R450 DOU registered?

R450 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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