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R366 DTC

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,166 mi
Last recorded77,166 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet stand insecure

os head light damaged inside

Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,166 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet stand insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,252 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer sill weak with corrosion

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer sill weak with corrosion

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,368 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

rear exhaust mount cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

rear exhaust mount cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2010 66,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2009 63,859 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 63,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 62,525 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 62,525 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,076 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 61,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,579 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 55,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R366 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R366 DTC, 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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R366 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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