CarVerify

Free Car Check

R301 LHU

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,723 mi
Last recorded110,723 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 110,723 miles

centre exhaust joint slight blow

f/n/s brake pads warning wire split

front tyres inner edges worn

front/rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,110 miles

f/o/s+r/o/s steel brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 106,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

f/o/s+r/o/s steel brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 101,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,435 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 91,212 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 91,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 87,749 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 87,749 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Fiat Brava reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R301 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R301 LHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R301 LHU?

You can check the full history of R301 LHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R301 LHU registered?

R301 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R301 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 LHU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R301 LHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R301 LHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.