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R118 DHL

1998 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 DHL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 133,305 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 133,262 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 124,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,445 miles

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.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,101 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 114,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,584 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs surface rust on inner surfaces

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,410 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 102,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 100,010 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 100,010 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 92,772 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 92,772 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 83,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 83,950 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 82,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,937 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 78,937 miles

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?

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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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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