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R162 PDD

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,473 mi
Last recorded87,473 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 PDD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,473 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,544 miles

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

clutch not smooth when fully depressed

Fail 23 Oct 2012 75,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

clutch not smooth when fully depressed

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,071 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch operation notchy

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,370 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,769 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,909 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,497 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,135 miles

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

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

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

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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R162 PDD is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R162 PDD, 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 R162 PDD registered?

R162 PDD is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R162 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 PDD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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