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R264 NSA

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,117 mi
Last recorded118,117 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 NSA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2010 118,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 118,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 107,595 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 107,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,914 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 99,914 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 93,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,196 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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R264 NSA is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R264 NSA, 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 R264 NSA registered?

R264 NSA is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R264 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 NSA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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