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R104 CTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,494 mi
Last recorded69,494 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 CTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 64,321 miles

speedo does not appear to work

Fail 11 Jun 2007 64,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,033 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 62,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 56,080 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2005 56,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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R104 CTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R104 CTC, 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.

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What year was R104 CTC registered?

R104 CTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R104 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 CTC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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