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R29 MAP

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,051 mi
Last recorded110,051 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MAP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2012 110,051 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

floor corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 107,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion on body and floor

Fail 31 Mar 2011 107,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on body and floor

Pass 31 Mar 2010 105,168 miles

all welding repairs undersealed

high level brake light damaged

high level brake light inoperative

steering rack damp

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2010 105,097 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light damaged

steering rack damp

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 100,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slight cut

Fail 18 Jun 2009 100,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slight cut

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,831 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 92,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 86,454 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 79,476 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 79,476 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R29 MAP is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R29 MAP, 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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R29 MAP is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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