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R398 LEU

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

76,435 mi
Last recorded76,435 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 76,435 miles

both sides front pads wearing low/vehicle dry under/exaust slight leak

Fail 7 Mar 2009 76,434 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front pads wearing low/vehicle dry under/exaust slight leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,898 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 70,890 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 65,787 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 65,768 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 65,698 miles

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

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

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

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 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R398 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

R398 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 June 1998.

Is R398 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 LEU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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