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R313 HUD

1998 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,286 mi
Last recorded49,286 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 HUD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,187 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 44,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear centre exhaust silencer baffles broken up inside silencer

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,540 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 39,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

handbrake lever is near no reverse travel

nearside and offside front wiper blades are split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking very bad but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside front outer sidewall has damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside rear door cannot be open from the outside

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,593 miles

engine oil on minimumm

offside rear door cannot open from out side

Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine oil on minimumm

offside rear door cannot open from out side

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,076 miles

offside rear door can not open from out side

Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,076 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear door can not open from out side

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 30,904 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,166 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 27,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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 HUD is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HUD, 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 R313 HUD registered?

R313 HUD is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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