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R388 DWU

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,227 mi
Last recorded84,227 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 DWU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,227 miles

batt is insecure

exhaust has slight blow at manifold

rear wiper is split

Fail 29 Jun 2007 84,227 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

exhaust has slight blow on middle pipe

rear wiper is split

Fail 27 Jun 2006 74,087 miles

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE AND FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE ALSO BOTH FRONT INNER WING BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT

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

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

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

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

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE PUNTURED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

VERY SMALL BLOW ROUND CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT

Pass 27 Jun 2006 74,087 miles

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE AND FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE ALSO BOTH FRONT INNER WING BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT

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

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

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE PUNTURED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

VERY SMALL BLOW ROUND CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT

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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R388 DWU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R388 DWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R388 DWU?

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What year was R388 DWU registered?

R388 DWU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R388 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 DWU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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