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R261 JCW

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,750 mi
Last recorded66,750 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 JCW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 66,750 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,305 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 60,297 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 55,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R261 JCW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R261 JCW, 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 R261 JCW registered?

R261 JCW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R261 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 JCW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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