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R140 HEB

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,416 mi
Last recorded161,416 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 HEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 161,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 161,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 131,019 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 131,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2010 101,806 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 101,806 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 98,858 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wall scrubbed

rear road springs corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 98,858 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wall scrubbed

rear road springs corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 95,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 90,496 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2006 84,971 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 84,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R140 HEB is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R140 HEB, 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 R140 HEB registered?

R140 HEB is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R140 HEB safe to buy?

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