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R386 EHT

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,280 mi
Last recorded77,280 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 EHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,280 miles

advise o/s front door card missing

advise o/s rear shockabsorber damp but still damping at time of test replace as soon as possible

advise parking brake lever high but still reserve travel after limits met

Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,811 miles

advise o/s rear shockabsorber damp but still damping at time of test replace as soon as possible

Fail 3 Sep 2008 72,811 miles

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

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

advise n/s front & rear tyres close to limits replace as soon as possible

advise o/s rear shockabsorber damp but still damping at time of test replace as soon as possible

Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,128 miles

advisory as before

Fail 29 Aug 2007 69,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise n/s rear outer sill rusty attend to as soon as possible

Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,520 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 64,512 miles

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

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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R386 EHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R386 EHT, 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 R386 EHT registered?

R386 EHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R386 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 EHT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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