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R238 WLB

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,020 mi
Last recorded50,020 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 WLB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 46,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perished

centre exhaust silencer corroding

movement in handbrake lever mounts/pivot

rear tyres perishing

windscreen washers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perished

centre exhaust silencer corroding

movement in handbrake lever mounts/pivot

rear tyres perishing

windscreen washers poor

Fail 9 Mar 2009 43,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake balance 22%

front, centre & rear exhaust silencers corroding

handbrake lever pivot worn/seems loose

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

windscreen washers badly directed

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake balance 22%

front, centre & rear exhaust silencers corroding

handbrake lever pivot worn/seems loose

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

windscreen washers badly directed

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,741 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,625 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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R238 WLB is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R238 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.

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R238 WLB is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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