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R105 WBY

1998 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,607 mi
Last recorded96,607 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 WBY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,104 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 87,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 86,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2008 81,429 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 74,459 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 74,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,285 miles

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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R105 WBY is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R105 WBY, 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 R105 WBY registered?

R105 WBY is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R105 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 WBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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