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R149 BTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,596 mi
Last recorded102,596 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 BTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 102,596 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 74,138 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,702 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 63,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 57,971 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 57,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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R149 BTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R149 BTC, 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 R149 BTC registered?

R149 BTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R149 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 BTC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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