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R113 BTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,617 mi
Last recorded95,617 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 BTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,617 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 95,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,123 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 89,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside front tyre close.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,772 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,708 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 78,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

offside / nearside rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,534 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 72,527 miles

Nearside Outer Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid needs changing(very black)

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

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

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

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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R113 BTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R113 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.

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R113 BTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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