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R284 SEP

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,066 mi
Last recorded93,066 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 SEP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,066 miles

Front brake discs corroded and scored.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre inner edge distorted.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 93,053 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine excessively noisey

excessive oil leak

front brake discs corroded/scored

front end of vehicle damaged

o/s/r tyre inner edge distorted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,861 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rubber exhaust mountings split and worn.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 80,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rubber exhaust mountings split and worn.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 6,886 miles

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

doors difficult to open

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,150 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 56,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust fouling n\s handbrake cable

Pass 16 Oct 2007 87,064 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 86,911 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to n\s\r inner and outer tyre walls

handbrake requires attention

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,320 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 63,457 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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R284 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R284 SEP, 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 R284 SEP registered?

R284 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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