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R313 HTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,237 mi
Last recorded111,237 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 111,237 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 18 Jan 2012 111,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 107,274 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 107,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 103,054 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 103,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,357 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 98,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 93,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust box rubber mounting deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread shoulder

Fail 21 Jan 2008 93,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust box rubber mounting deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread shoulder

Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,258 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 88,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 83,195 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

off side rear tyre inner edge wear

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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R313 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R313 HTC, 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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R313 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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