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R217 LHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,864 mi
Last recorded65,864 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,864 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,568 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 56,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,131 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 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

R217 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R217 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 LHW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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