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R304 BNO

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,384 mi
Last recorded76,384 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 BNO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,384 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 76,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,394 miles

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

hand brake lever has a lot of free movment before operating brake.

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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R304 BNO is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R304 BNO, 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 R304 BNO registered?

R304 BNO is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R304 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 BNO shows 3 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.

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