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R251 ETC

1998 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,938 mi
Last recorded123,938 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 123,938 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 123,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 116,530 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 116,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 108,089 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 107,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2006 98,771 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R251 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R251 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R251 ETC registered?

R251 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R251 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 ETC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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