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R165 DOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,631 mi
Last recorded83,631 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 83,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion appearing to front subframe and inner sills, no holes found

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,631 miles

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

surface corrosion appearing to front subframe and inner sills, no holes found

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,676 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,577 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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R165 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red 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 R165 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 R165 DOU registered?

R165 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R165 DOU safe to buy?

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