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R206 JFB

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,436 mi
Last recorded76,436 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 76,436 miles

centre brake light lens broken but light disconnected

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 5 May 2015 76,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

centre brake light lens broken but light disconnected

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 15 May 2014 74,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak from gearbox on n/s drive shaft

various parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 14 May 2014 74,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak from gearbox on n/s drive shaft

various parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013 71,744 miles

centre silencer getting weak

oil leak from gearbox at n/s driveshaft oil seal

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2012 69,795 miles

parts of exhaust weak

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

some parts at early stages corrosion

Fail 17 May 2012 69,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

parts of exhaust weak

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

some parts at early stages corrosion

Pass 20 May 2011 67,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gaiters split on o/s and n/s bottom ball joints

gaiters split on o/s and n/s track rod ends

oil leak from gearbox

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 20 May 2011 67,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gaiters split on o/s and n/s bottom ball joints

gaiters split on o/s and n/s track rod ends

o/s door mirror cracked

oil leak from gearbox

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2010 65,363 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from gearbox(inner driveshaft seal)

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

slight cracking o/s door mirror

Pass 26 May 2009 62,675 miles

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers mirror glass cracked

oil leak from n/s driveshaft/gearbox oil seal

possible front brake pads low

some leds not working on center brake light

Pass 18 May 2007 56,302 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 May 2006 53,058 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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R206 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R206 JFB, 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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R206 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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