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R101 BTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 BTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,526 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR TO INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Jul 2009 76,526 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR TO INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PART OF REAR CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jul 2008 71,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PART OF REAR CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,634 miles

BODY LOWER DAMAGE NEARSIDE

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER DAMP

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 54,288 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 54,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

low brake efficiency results, although acceptable,indicate attention required.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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R101 BTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 72,272 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R101 BTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R101 BTC registered?

R101 BTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R101 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 BTC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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