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R205 GAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,900 mi
Last recorded95,900 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 95,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,900 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 94,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 94,295 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,258 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 89,258 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,182 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 76,575 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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R205 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R205 GAE, 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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How do I check the history of R205 GAE?

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What year was R205 GAE registered?

R205 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R205 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 GAE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R205 GAE have outstanding finance?

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