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R295 BHJ

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,483 mi
Last recorded48,483 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 BHJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,326 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,041 miles

Recomend rear brakes checked, close to out of balance

Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Recomend rear brakes checked, close to out of balance

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,325 miles

front b rake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,665 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 38,665 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 37,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,493 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 35,493 miles

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

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

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

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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R295 BHJ is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R295 BHJ, 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 R295 BHJ registered?

R295 BHJ is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R295 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 BHJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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