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R139 WDP

1998 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,265 mi
Last recorded110,265 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 WDP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 110,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2009 106,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 106,355 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 102,430 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 102,430 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 99,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,020 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 96,581 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 WDP is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R139 WDP, 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 R139 WDP registered?

R139 WDP is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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