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R391 JDL

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,792 mi
Last recorded85,792 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 JDL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,792 miles

gearbox oil leak

power lead hanging under vehicle & rubbing on front subframe

Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center brake light has some bulbs not working

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 10 Oct 2008 75,193 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center brake light has some bulbs not working

gearbox leaking oil

nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,740 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r † †both front metal brake pipes corroded † †corrosion to floors † †corrosion and wear to front discs

Fail 2 Oct 2007 67,738 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r † †both front metal brake pipes corroded † †corrosion to floors † †corrosion and wear to front discs

Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,121 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 58,121 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1)front discs worn †2)rearshock absorbers weeping †3)bonnett safety catch stiff

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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R391 JDL is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc 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 R391 JDL, 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 R391 JDL registered?

R391 JDL is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R391 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 JDL 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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