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R390 LMW

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,390 mi
Last recorded93,390 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 LMW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 93,390 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 85,933 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dashboard mileage display bulb not illuminating

engine oil leaks

left indicator working intermittantly

nearside front brake pad sensor wires broken

offside steering rack damp oil

radiator corroded and leaking coolant

rear washers not working

tailgate struts weak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 85,933 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dashboard mileage display bulb not illuminating

engine oil leaks

left indicator working intermittantly

nearside front brake pad sensor wires broken

offside steering rack damp oil

radiator corroded and leaking coolant

rear washers not working

tailgate struts weak

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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R390 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R390 LMW, 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 R390 LMW registered?

R390 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R390 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R390 LMW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R390 LMW have outstanding finance?

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