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R250 WLF

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 WLF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,620 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 83,601 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 80,962 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 80,956 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake travel high

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2009 78,193 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper split and not working

Pass 25 Feb 2009 78,193 miles

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

rear wiper split and not working

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,442 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 75,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,472 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,424 miles

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

nearside wiper splitting

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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R250 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R250 WLF, 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 R250 WLF registered?

R250 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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