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R296 LCK

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,125 mi
Last recorded44,125 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 LCK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,125 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer tread

Fail 2 Apr 2012 44,125 miles

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer tread

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,905 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,070 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,999 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,730 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 25,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R296 LCK is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc 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 R296 LCK, 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 R296 LCK registered?

R296 LCK is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R296 LCK safe to buy?

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