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R255 EDT

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,056 mi
Last recorded66,056 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 EDT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,056 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 39,983 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,969 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 60,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,365 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 51,365 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R255 EDT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R255 EDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R255 EDT registered?

R255 EDT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R255 EDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 EDT shows 6 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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