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R258 DTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,041 mi
Last recorded60,041 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside sill slightly damaged.

off side rear tyre perished.

two wheel trims fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,841 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 57,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,827 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,001 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,778 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,506 miles

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

gear oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 40,697 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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R258 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R258 DTC, 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 R258 DTC registered?

R258 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R258 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 DTC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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