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R168 MNS

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,354 mi
Last recorded114,354 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 MNS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2009 114,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Nov 2009 114,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2008 109,772 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 109,768 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 102,110 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 102,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 95,631 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 84,527 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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R168 MNS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R168 MNS, 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 R168 MNS registered?

R168 MNS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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