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R34 JHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,249 mi
Last recorded103,249 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 103,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Air bag Warning light is on

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,488 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 90,488 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,466 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 81,466 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,768 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 71,568 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 63,838 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 63,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.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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R34 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc 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 R34 JHT, 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 R34 JHT registered?

R34 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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