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R266 CBO

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

117,790 mi
Last recorded117,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 CBO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2011 117,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBERS SPLIT

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP HAS ONLY ONE LIGHT ILLUMINATING

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

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 23 Jul 2011 117,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

EMISSION CLOSE TO ALLOWED LIMIT

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP HAS ONLY ONE LIGHT ILLUMINATING

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

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 10 Jun 2010 110,020 miles

front brake pads not visable

Pass 10 Jun 2009 105,047 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 10 Jun 2009 105,047 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 11 Jun 2008 98,939 miles

unable to see front pads

Pass 23 Feb 2007 91,504 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 91,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 91,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 84,615 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 84,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R266 CBO is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R266 CBO, 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 R266 CBO registered?

R266 CBO is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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