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R236 JOB

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,680 mi
Last recorded111,680 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 JOB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,680 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear floor section weakened by corrosion

o/s outer sill weakened by corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2012 111,679 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear floor section weakened by corrosion

o/s outer sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2011 107,858 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 103,678 miles

Airbag light on

bonnet stay broken

Fail 2 Nov 2010 103,607 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on

bonnet stay broken

wipers poor

Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,325 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 87,411 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 82,087 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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R236 JOB is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R236 JOB, 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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R236 JOB is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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