MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
offside front fog lamp broken
both front tyres worn on inner edges close to 1.6 mm.
both rear coil springs light surface rust/corrosion.
o/s/f fog lamp glass damaged.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres low on inner edge
centre exhaust mountings missing
o/s/f fog light lens broken
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres low on inner edge
centre exhaust mountings missing
o/s/f fog light lens broken
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
both front brake discs heavily pitted with corrosion on inner braking surfaces
exhaust system has 2x support rubbers missing but exhaust system is still secure
front anti-roll bar link bushes worn/perished (both sides)
offside front fog/driving lamp lense broken
small split nearside front wiper blade
some of rear suspension bushes starting to show signs of wear/perishing
both front tyres worn on inner edges
front brake discs surface rust on inner surfaces
n/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f fog light glass smashed
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
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R118 DHL is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R118 DHL, 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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R118 DHL is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 February 1998.
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