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R299 CSC

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

107,903 mi
Last recorded107,903 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 CSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2009 107,903 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet secondary catch siezed

offside bottom arm requires correct shoulder bolt

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 107,903 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet secondary catch siezed

offside bottom arm requires correct shoulder bolt

Fail 3 Sep 2009 107,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet secondary catch seized

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside front wheel trim damaged and becoming insecure

offside washer aim poor

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,501 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 102,501 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 101,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2007 92,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2007 92,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,916 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 83,909 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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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R299 CSC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R299 CSC, 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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R299 CSC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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