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R307 ETC

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,391 mi
Last recorded95,391 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 95,391 miles
Fail 11 May 2012

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

Pass 12 May 2011 93,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 91,900 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 91,900 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 89,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 87,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 84,742 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 84,742 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 61,584 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 61,584 miles

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

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

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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R307 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R307 ETC, 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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How do I check the history of R307 ETC?

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What year was R307 ETC registered?

R307 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R307 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 ETC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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