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R894 KDL

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,535 mi
Last recorded57,535 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto64,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 KDL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,535 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe ;and n/s front /rear brake pipe

corrosion to rear suspension componants

front anti roll bushes cracked and perished

outer walls of rear tyres cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2008 57,288 miles

Nearside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe ;and n/s front /rear brake pipe

corrosion to rear suspension componants

front anti roll bushes cracked and perished

outer walls of rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,909 miles

adv light corrosion on under body †adv rear brake pipes corroding †adv play in o/s rear wheel bearing †adv corrosion around front suspension †adv slight lift in o/s lower ball joint

Fail 3 Jul 2007 52,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

general bodywork damage, particularly to the offside of the vehicle

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

high level stop lamp glass cracked

nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear indicator and tail lamp glasses cracked

slight play in the offside steering rack end

Fail 30 Jun 2006 48,138 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork damage to offside rear door, rear quarter panel and rear bumper corner

both front chassis box sections dented

both front to rear rigid metal brake pipes corroding quite heavily in areas

front subframe corroding

general heavy corrosion over most of the rear suspension components

high level stop lamp lens cracked

nail in nearside front tyre tread

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front wing dented

offside rear lamp unit cracked

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear wiper blade not staying in rear wiper

Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,138 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork damage to offside rear door, rear quarter panel and rear bumper corner

both front chassis box sections dented

both front to rear rigid metal brake pipes corroding quite heavily in areas

front subframe corroding

general heavy corrosion over most of the rear suspension components

high level stop lamp lens cracked

nail in nearside front tyre tread

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front wing dented

offside rear lamp unit cracked

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear wiper blade not staying in rear wiper

Pass 3 Jun 2005 37,884 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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R894 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 64,921 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R894 KDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R894 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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