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R243 JCN

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

47,758 mi
Last recorded47,758 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 JCN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,758 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 47,758 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,560 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion present on front brake discs

Fail 22 Jan 2009 43,560 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion present on front brake discs

Fail 12 Dec 2006 43,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 39,038 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 39,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

nearside front bumper and wing have impact damage.also bumper close to wheel.

speedometer not illuminated

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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R243 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R243 JCN, 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 R243 JCN registered?

R243 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R243 JCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 JCN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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