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R161 DTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,371 mi
Last recorded50,371 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,374 miles

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 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DTC, 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 DTC registered?

R161 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R161 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 DTC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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