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R255 DTC

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,134 mi
Last recorded110,134 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto64,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 110,134 miles

air bag warning light on

corrison on engine sump

rear wiper blade rubber torn

surface corrison on front brake discs and disc pads half worn

Fail 22 Mar 2007 110,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light on

corrison on engine sump

rear wiper blade rubber torn

surface corrison on front brake discs and disc pads half worn

Pass 7 Mar 2006 99,629 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

front disc pads getting low.

rear wiper blade rubber worn.

Fail 2 Mar 2006 99,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear wiper blade rubber worn.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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R255 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 64,921 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 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R255 DTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R255 DTC registered?

R255 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R255 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 DTC 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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