MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust rubbers perrishing
Exhaust shield around f/pipe loose
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp on rear tailgate not working. cant see lamp being connected
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nsf headlamp cracked. not affecting beam image
air bag warning light on
n/s headlight glass cracked
n/s/r door not opening
small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
air bag warning light on
n/s headlight glass cracked
n/s/r door not opening
small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall
parking brake travel high
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 BDX is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R285 BDX, 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 R285 BDX registered?
R285 BDX is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R285 BDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 BDX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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