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R308 GAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,680 mi
Last recorded73,680 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 73,680 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 73,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,286 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear floor corroding

Pass 19 May 2009 68,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,531 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 64,111 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 64,111 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror lens slighty cracked

Pass 31 May 2006 61,911 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 61,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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R308 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,910cc diesel 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 R308 GAE, 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 R308 GAE registered?

R308 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R308 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 GAE 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.

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