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R201 LHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,796 mi
Last recorded60,796 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,586 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,044 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,736 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,324 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,321 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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R201 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 R201 LHW, 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 R201 LHW registered?

R201 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R201 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 LHW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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