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R131 VRX

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,652 mi
Last recorded104,652 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 VRX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 104,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 104,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s door mirror insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 99,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2010 99,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2009 93,118 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

stereo wire rubbing n/s steering rack boot

trim covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,225 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 88,223 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 87,925 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both middle exhaust hangers missing

excessive oil leak from gearbox area

main beam tell tale not working

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

nearside handbrake low effort

offside rear tyre cuts in tread

rear brakes uneven

Fail 9 Nov 2007 76,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,300 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 51,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 44,310 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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R131 VRX is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R131 VRX, 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 R131 VRX registered?

R131 VRX is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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