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R351 LHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,359 mi
Last recorded69,359 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,359 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 69,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,926 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,854 miles

Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,869 miles

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

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

boot floor corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

offside and nearside outer door sills corrodeing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,693 miles

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

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

boot floor corroded

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 20 Jul 2012 49,693 miles

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

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

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

boot floor corroded

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,328 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 48,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,427 miles

nearside rear flexi brake hose perishing

offside rear metal brake pipe corrodeing

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2010 47,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear flexi brake hose perishing

offside rear metal brake pipe corrodeing

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 42,496 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,496 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,526 miles

windscreen washers poor

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,450 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar to lower suspension arm link bushes starting to perish but not resulting in play †o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2005 35,045 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 35,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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R351 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R351 LHW, 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 R351 LHW registered?

R351 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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