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R161 ATC

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,857 mi
Last recorded90,857 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 90,857 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 86,824 miles

O/S rear tyre perished on inner tread'

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 86,824 miles

O/S rear tyre perished on inner tread'

Fail 22 May 2008 82,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 82,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noisey

Fail 1 Jun 2007 77,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noisey

Pass 25 May 2006 68,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 63,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R161 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R161 ATC, 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 R161 ATC registered?

R161 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R161 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 ATC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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