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R321 WLK

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,357 mi
Last recorded85,357 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 WLK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 85,357 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 85,357 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 19 May 2006 76,576 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 76,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front bottom ball joints rubbers split

both rear metal brake pipes corrosion

long travel on handbrake

nearside front driveshaft gaitor insecure

nearside front inner flexi brake pipe starting to crack

nearside front metal brake pipe corrosion

slight exhaust blow at centre joint

Fail 27 Apr 2006 76,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

smell of fuel under bonnet but no sign of leaks

suspect engine missfire

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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R321 WLK is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R321 WLK, 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 R321 WLK registered?

R321 WLK is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R321 WLK safe to buy?

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