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R378 JEC

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,516 mi
Last recorded71,516 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 JEC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear center stop light removed from vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2013 71,509 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,013 miles

light cracks on n/s/r tyre sidewall

rear wiper blade worn out

some bulbs out on high level stop lamp

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe (into flexible pipe)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,009 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

light cracks on n/s/r tyre sidewall

rear wiper blade worn out

some bulbs out on high level stop lamp

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe (into flexible pipe)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded

nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

offside mirror secured with tape

screenwash poor power

Fail 13 Sep 2010 66,378 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside front inner c,v gaiter split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer wall

offside front mirror secured with tape

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,378 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside front inner c,v gaiter split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer wall

offside front mirror secured with tape

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,910 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

Fail 16 Sep 2009 63,910 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,146 miles

50% of high level stop not working

rear wiper u/s

surface corosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe rear section

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 16 Sep 2008 62,144 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

50% of high level stop not working

rear wiper u/s

surface corosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe rear section

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,921 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 59,921 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

accident damage to rear hatch

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

rear wiper blade worn out

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint - advise check regularly for further wear

surface corrosion on - front to rear brake pipes(rear sections)- rear brake pipe (in to n/s/r flexible pipe) - n/s/f brake pipe(into n/s flexible pipe)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,524 miles

one bulb in high level stop lamp out

rear wiper blade worn out

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint - advise check regularly for further wear

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe (into flexible brake pipe)

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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R378 JEC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R378 JEC, 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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R378 JEC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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