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R864 ATC

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,319 mi
Last recorded118,319 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.472,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 118,319 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly loose on runnners

engine idle speed slightly high

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

nearside inner c.v gaiter insecure

bonnet release handle mounting broken allowing handle to interfer with drivers ccontrols

Fail 3 Apr 2008 118,282 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly loose on runnners

engine idle speed slightly high

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

nearside inner c.v gaiter insecure

bonnet release handle mounting broken allowing handle to interfer with drivers ccontrols

Pass 13 Mar 2007 106,749 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 106,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 23 Feb 2006 95,058 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 95,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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R864 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Red 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 Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 72,961 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 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R864 ATC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R864 ATC registered?

R864 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R864 ATC safe to buy?

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