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R132 EJX

1998 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,490 mi
Last recorded78,490 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 EJX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,490 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,450 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes slight imbalance

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 72,033 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,096 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 70,096 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,835 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 65,835 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 61,832 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,832 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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R132 EJX is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R132 EJX, 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 R132 EJX registered?

R132 EJX is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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