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R245 JCW

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,401 mi
Last recorded74,401 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 JCW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,401 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 74,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 72,245 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,245 miles

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

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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R245 JCW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R245 JCW, 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 R245 JCW registered?

R245 JCW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R245 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 JCW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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