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R335 WLF

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,794 mi
Last recorded82,794 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 WLF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cap split

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cap split

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn and corroded

front pads worn

Fail 9 Sep 2010 76,807 miles

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

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn and corroded

front pads worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 71,635 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,962 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 63,936 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,558 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 58,588 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,820 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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R335 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R335 WLF, 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 R335 WLF registered?

R335 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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