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R344 JBD

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,388 mi
Last recorded87,388 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 JBD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,388 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 87,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,971 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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R344 JBD is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R344 JBD, 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 R344 JBD registered?

R344 JBD is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R344 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 JBD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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