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R210 JDE

1998 Fiat Brava

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,177 mi
Last recorded148,177 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 JDE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 148,177 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 148,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 144,448 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 144,411 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 138,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light damage to offside rear position light but still servicable at time off test

Fail 4 Mar 2008 138,573 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light damage to offside rear position light but still servicable at time off test

Pass 27 Feb 2007 130,206 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 130,150 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 124,515 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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R210 JDE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R210 JDE, 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 R210 JDE registered?

R210 JDE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R210 JDE safe to buy?

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