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R239 ETC

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,006 mi
Last recorded94,006 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,006 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 70,487 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 61,528 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 61,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,828 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 54,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 48,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R239 ETC, 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 ETC registered?

R239 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R239 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 ETC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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