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R385 DRO

1998 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,054 mi
Last recorded58,054 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 DRO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2010 58,054 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

central stop light lens cracked

condensation to nearside headlight lens

front brake discs worn

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2010 58,054 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

central stop light lens cracked

condensation to nearside headlight lens

front brake discs worn

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

only slight reserve travel at handbrake

Fail 17 Feb 2009 50,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

only slight reserve travel at handbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,416 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 21 Feb 2008 47,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,307 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 42,307 miles

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

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

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

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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R385 DRO is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R385 DRO, 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 R385 DRO registered?

R385 DRO is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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