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R135 EPW

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,339 mi
Last recorded85,339 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 EPW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 85,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 79,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 74,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 69,899 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,940 miles

(1) N/S/R tyre on 1.6mm of tread. †(2) N/S/F tyre on 2mm of tread. †(3) Cambelt due to be replaced at 72000 miles. †(4) O/S/R wheel cylinder starting to leak.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 55,676 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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R135 EPW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R135 EPW, 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 R135 EPW registered?

R135 EPW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R135 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 EPW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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