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R211 JDE

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

106,314 mi
Last recorded106,314 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 JDE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 106,314 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 106,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 106,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,267 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 82,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 75,264 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 75,264 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2005 68,392 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 68,374 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Some handbrake travel

Some wear in front brake pads

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R211 JDE is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R211 JDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R211 JDE is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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