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R118 GUD

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,943 mi
Last recorded97,943 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 GUD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 97,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

front number plate cracked

n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre valve slightly misaligned

rear coil springs rusty

slight exhaust blow from mid section joint

Pass 19 Nov 2009 97,943 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

front number plate cracked

n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre valve slightly misaligned

rear coil springs rusty

slight exhaust blow from mid section joint

Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,006 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode and wear

front number plate cracked

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Fail 20 Nov 2008 93,006 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode and wear

front number plate cracked

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 20 Nov 2007 88,657 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2007 88,657 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2006 84,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 79,196 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 79,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage to front number plate

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 GUD is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc 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 R118 GUD, 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 R118 GUD registered?

R118 GUD is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R118 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 GUD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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