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R334 OBN

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,388 mi
Last recorded99,388 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 OBN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,388 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,388 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Jul 2011 97,151 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 94,930 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps have 40% inoperative when the service brake is applied

(3.1.6b)The parking brake levers working travel may soon require adjustments

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front (Passenger's) side steel brake pipe has corrosion present along it's length

(3.6B.2c)The offside front (Driver's) side steel brake pipe has corrosion present along it's length

(5.2.2a)The rear centre lap belt webbing has a cut present which has not significantly weakend the belt or obstructing the correct operation, but may soon require renewal

(5.2.2b)The offside front (Driver's side) seat belt webbing along it's length has frayed, i.e. damaged which has not significantly weakened the belt and does not obstruct the operation but may soon require renewal

(6.2.1a)The nearside front (Passenger's) door check - strap is detached

(6.2.1a)The offside front (Driver's) door check - strap is inoperative

(8.2.2)The nearside (Passenger's side) wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside (Driver's side) wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers are ready for service

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY, STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Wheels have trims fitted which are preventing an inspection of the securing devices i.e.bolts

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,930 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps have 40% inoperative when the service brake is applied

(3.1.6b)The parking brake levers working travel may soon require adjustments

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front (Passenger's) side steel brake pipe has corrosion present along it's length

(3.6B.2c)The offside front (Driver's) side steel brake pipe has corrosion present along it's length

(5.2.2a)The rear centre lap belt webbing has a cut present which has not significantly weakend the belt or obstructing the correct operation, but may soon require renewal

(5.2.2b)The offside front (Driver's side) seat belt webbing along it's length has frayed, i.e. damaged which has not significantly weakened the belt and does not obstruct the operation but may soon require renewal

(6.2.1a)The nearside front (Passenger's) door check - strap is detached

(6.2.1a)The offside front (Driver's) door check - strap is inoperative

(8.2.2)The nearside (Passenger's side) wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside (Driver's side) wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers are ready for service

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY, STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Wheels have trims fitted which are preventing an inspection of the securing devices i.e.bolts

Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 90,738 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 90,663 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 87,165 miles

(1.5.1a.d) The nearside front indicator colour starting to deteriorate.

(3.5.1f) The front brake pads are wearing thin.

(6.31d) The front number plate is starting to fade (minor)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,165 miles

(1.5.1a.d) The nearside front indicator colour starting to deteriorate.

(3.5.1f) The front brake pads are wearing thin.

(6.31d) The front number plate is starting to fade (minor)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,447 miles

Minor fraying/fluffing of the lap belt webbing material.Nearside front chassis minor damage present.Nearside front inner shoulder of tyre wearing thin.

Pass 12 Jul 2005 78,723 miles

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

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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R334 OBN is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R334 OBN, 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 R334 OBN registered?

R334 OBN is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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