MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?
Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R198 BTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R198 BTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R198 BTC registered?
R198 BTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R198 BTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R198 BTC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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