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R217 DGF

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,617 mi
Last recorded44,617 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 DGF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 44,617 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 42,316 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 42,316 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 37,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,840 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,208 miles

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

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

screen washer jets require adjustment

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,581 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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R217 DGF is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R217 DGF, 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 R217 DGF registered?

R217 DGF is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R217 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 DGF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R217 DGF have outstanding finance?

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