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R260 CHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,255 mi
Last recorded41,255 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 CHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to fully inspect brakes

Fail 29 Aug 2017 38,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully inspect brakes

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2015 37,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 36,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 36,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,228 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 34,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,819 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,819 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 30,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R260 CHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R260 CHW, 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 R260 CHW registered?

R260 CHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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