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R329 EDT

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,993 mi
Last recorded92,993 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 EDT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,993 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,713 miles

(1.3.2a)the high level stop lamps function is impeared and is ready for service

(2.4A.2)the nearside and the offside front prescribed areas have been cosmetically covered over after a repair service having been carried out

(2.4A.2)the nearside front suspension mounting area has surface corrosion present which may soon require service

(2.4A.2)the offside front suspension mounting area has surface corrosion present which may soon require service

(2.4C.1b)the nearside rear coil spring has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)the offside rear coil spring has surface corrosion present

(2.5B.1a)the nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play present and the dust cover is parished which may permit the ingress of water

(2.5B.1a)the offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play present

(2.5C.1d)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate and may soon require renewal

(5.1B.5a)the offside front seat belt locking stork becoming stiff in operation and would benefit from service

(5.1B.6)the offside floor to outer sill along the length has surface corrosion forming

(5.1B.6)the offside rear floor panel has surface corrosion forming which may soon require service

(6.1.4)the nearside front outer sill is slightly damaged due to accident

(8.2.3)the nearside windscreen washers are becoming ready for service

(8.4.2)the secondary bonnet latch is stiff in operation and is ready for service

The vehicle battery is insecure

(1.2.4b)the nearside driving dipped beam headlamp lens is damaged and may be dangerous to pedestrians

(1.2.4b)the offside driving dipped beam headlamp lens is damaged and may be dangerous to pedestrians

(1.5A.1b)the nearside front indicator outer lens is damaged and it is recommend a replacement lamp is fitted as it may be dangerous to pedestrians

Fail 22 Sep 2008 84,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

(1.3.2a)the high level stop lamps function is impeared and is ready for service

(2.4A.2)the nearside front suspension mounting area has surface corrosion present which may soon require service

(2.4A.2)the offside front suspension mounting area has surface corrosion present which may soon require service

(2.4C.1b)the nearside rear coil spring has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)the offside rear coil spring has surface corrosion present

(2.5B.1a)the nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play present and the dust cover is parished which may permit the ingress of water

(2.5B.1a)the offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play present

(2.5C.1d)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate and may soon require renewal

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that the operation is close to the end of the working travel

(3.5.1f)the front service brake pads are worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)the front service brake discs are slightly pitted,worn and corrosion forming

(5.1B.5a)the offside front seat belt locking stork becoming stiff in operation and would benefit from service

(5.1B.6)the offside floor to outer sill along the length has surface corrosion forming

(5.1B.6)the offside rear floor panel has surface corrosion forming which may soon require service

(6.1.4)the nearside front outer sill is slightly damaged due to accident

(8.2.3)the nearside windscreen washers are becoming ready for service

(8.4.2)the secondary bonnet latch is stiff in operation and is ready for service

The vehicle battery is insecure

(1.2.4b)the nearside driving dipped beam headlamp lens is damaged and may be dangerous to pedestrians

(1.2.4b)the offside driving dipped beam headlamp lens is damaged and may be dangerous to pedestrians

(1.5A.1b)the nearside front indicator outer lens is damaged and it is recommend a replacement lamp is fitted as it may be dangerous to pedestrians

Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,036 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 75,036 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust system heavilly corroded

oil leak

rear wiper blade deterioated

underside of vehicle heavilly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2005 74,958 miles

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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R329 EDT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R329 EDT, 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 R329 EDT registered?

R329 EDT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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