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R161 DOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,131 mi
Last recorded47,131 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 47,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front tot rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light not working

rear of offside outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,699 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level rear light not working

n/s/r exhaust rubber broken

Fail 18 Dec 2012 42,968 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level rear light not working

n/s/r exhaust rubber broken

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,105 miles

high level rear light not working

Fail 13 Dec 2011 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

high level rear light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,597 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 40,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,528 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front no-plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,113 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,292 miles

Rust has started on rear brake pipes.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 33,401 miles

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

high level brake light has only one bulb working †

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Fail 2 Dec 2006 33,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

high level brake light has only one bulb working

nearside windscreen washer jet blocked

Pass 6 Dec 2005 31,379 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 31,379 miles

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

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

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 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

R161 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R161 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 DOU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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