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R210 WLB

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,932 mi
Last recorded61,932 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 WLB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,932 miles

aDVISE,BRAKE FLUID LOW AND BLACK.OIL LEAK.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 61,932 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

aDVISE,BRAKE FLUID LOW AND BLACK.OIL LEAK.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,393 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

park brake security

Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,843 miles

Spare tyre defective

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,557 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 54,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nraeside front inner drive shaft seal weeping

offside front door panel missing

offside front shock absorber damp

rear boot stays weak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,798 miles

front and rear number plates showing different registration number

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f inner door panel missing

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2008 51,798 miles

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

front and rear number plates showing different registration number

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f inner door panel missing

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,310 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking to outer wall

power steering pump damp

Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,621 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

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 WLB is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R210 WLB, 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

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What year was R210 WLB registered?

R210 WLB is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R210 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 WLB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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