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R160 ETC

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

74,462 mi
Last recorded74,462 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2006 74,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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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R160 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R160 ETC, 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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How do I check the history of R160 ETC?

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What year was R160 ETC registered?

R160 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R160 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 ETC shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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