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R398 EHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,612 mi
Last recorded73,612 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 EHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 73,612 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs show heavy lipping

front brake pads half worn

front brakes show out of balance

offside rear metal brake pipe shows small kink

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

strong advise front tyres show heavy wear to edge

Fail 29 Dec 2007 73,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs show heavy lipping

front brake pads half worn

front brakes show out of balance

offside rear metal brake pipe shows small kink

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

strong advise front tyres show heavy wear to edge

Pass 28 Dec 2006 59,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front service brakes show out of balance readings

rear coil springs heavily surface rusted

rear silencer box baffles broken

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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R398 EHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol 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 R398 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 R398 EHT registered?

R398 EHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R398 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 EHT 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.

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