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R239 DTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,382 mi
Last recorded87,382 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,382 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet safety catch loose

Fail 30 Oct 2009 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet safety catch loose

Pass 5 Nov 2008 80,329 miles

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

n/s/r seatbelt buckle cover incomplete

Fail 5 Nov 2008 80,290 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r seatbelt buckle cover incomplete

Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,348 miles

nearside rear brake eficiency low

Fail 14 Nov 2007 73,340 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear brake eficiency low

Pass 8 Nov 2006 66,759 miles

dash milometre illumination out.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 62,331 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 62,331 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R239 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R239 DTC, 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 R239 DTC registered?

R239 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R239 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 DTC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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