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R796 KHU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,233 mi
Last recorded87,233 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 KHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,233 miles

ENGINE NOISEY SUSPECT WATER PUMP

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMITS

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S HEADLAMP CRACKED

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 78,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 78,976 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side wiper split

Pass 11 May 2007 70,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 65,301 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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R796 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 86,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R796 KHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R796 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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