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R163 DOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,187 mi
Last recorded60,187 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,187 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 60,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WIPERS POOR==FR DISCS WORN==RACK STARTING TO LEAK==FR WISH BUSHES POOR==

Pass 29 Jul 2005 54,441 miles

REAR BLADE U/S==NSF PAD WIRE LOOM BROKEN==REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS SOFT==NSR SIDE WALL ,PERISHED==

Fail 29 Jul 2005 54,441 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

REAR BLADE U/S==NSF PAD WIRE LOOM BROKEN==REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS SOFT==NSR SIDE WALL ,PERISHED==

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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R163 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R163 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 R163 DOU registered?

R163 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R163 DOU safe to buy?

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