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R139 FTM

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,664 mi
Last recorded89,664 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 FTM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 89,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

o/s headlight beam image dull

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,542 miles

air bag light on

gearbox oil leak

n/s front lower ball joint gaiter split

unable to open n/s rear door from outside

Fail 24 Apr 2012 82,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

gearbox oil leak

n/s front lower ball joint gaiter split

unable to open n/s rear door from outside

Pass 6 May 2011 74,615 miles

air bag light on

n/s front lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

air bag light on

n/s front lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,828 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,442 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,397 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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R139 FTM is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R139 FTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R139 FTM registered?

R139 FTM is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R139 FTM safe to buy?

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