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R308 LHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,375 mi
Last recorded46,375 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 46,375 miles

Centre Rear Inner Spare wheel well has heavy corroding

Pass 20 May 2015 45,965 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 30 May 2014 45,536 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 44,824 miles

Engine oil filter unit rusted and leaking oil

Rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 23 May 2012 44,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 43,070 miles

Near side door mirror damaged

Rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 27 May 2010 42,433 miles

Near side door mirror damaged

Rear metal brake pupes rusted Advise replacment as soon as posible

Pass 15 May 2009 41,538 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 40,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,597 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,793 miles

Both rear indicator colour white

Fail 26 May 2006 36,793 miles

Both rear indicator colour white

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

R308 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R308 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 LHW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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