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R189 JTD

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,477 mi
Last recorded127,477 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 JTD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 127,477 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 127,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 123,046 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 123,046 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 116,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 108,345 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 100,842 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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R189 JTD is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R189 JTD, 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 R189 JTD registered?

R189 JTD is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R189 JTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 JTD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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