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R210 LAT

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,113 mi
Last recorded76,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 LAT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 76,113 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 76,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,210 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 64,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise - front discs rusty on inner surfaces

advise - handbrake could have less travel

advise - rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,768 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 57,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise - emissions quite irratic

advise - front discs getting rusty on inner surfaces

advise - handbrake could have less travel

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,137 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 49,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,034 miles

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

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 LAT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol 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 LAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R210 LAT?

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What year was R210 LAT registered?

R210 LAT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R210 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 LAT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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