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R27 DTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,931 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,727 miles

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

air bag warning light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges

chips in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

part of throtle pedal missing

rear exhaust retaining rubber brocken

wear on brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,759 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

damage to nearside rear body work

wear on brake discs

wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,133 miles

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

airbag ligth on

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 1 Apr 2009 72,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

airbag ligth on

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag ligth on

Fail 28 Mar 2008 66,649 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag ligth on

Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,673 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 60,671 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

throttle padal missing

Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,442 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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R27 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R27 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 R27 DTC registered?

R27 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R27 DTC safe to buy?

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