MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side inner wing starting to rust
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side inner wing starting to rust
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 JBJ is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R196 JBJ, 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 R196 JBJ registered?
R196 JBJ is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R196 JBJ safe to buy?
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