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R255 JUP

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,333 mi
Last recorded132,333 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 JUP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 132,333 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 128,653 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 126,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 126,034 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 122,368 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake on max limit

Fail 26 Jul 2007 122,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 115,368 miles

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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R255 JUP is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R255 JUP, 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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R255 JUP is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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