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R673 FDL

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,481 mi
Last recorded87,481 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx77,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 FDL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2008 87,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,159 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,804 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 79,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R673 FDL is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in White 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 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 R673 FDL, 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 R673 FDL registered?

R673 FDL is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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