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R310 LHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,266 mi
Last recorded119,266 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2005
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2005 119,266 miles

advise engine is slightly rattly

advise front windscreen been repaired

advise new brake pipes been fitted

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

advise slight corrosion to parts of other brake pipes

advise slight travel from handbrake lever

Fail 11 Oct 2005 119,231 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R310 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R310 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 R310 LHW registered?

R310 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R310 LHW safe to buy?

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