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R39 BKK

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,840 mi
Last recorded73,840 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 BKK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,840 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,192 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,192 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both wiper blades are splitting

damage to nearside rear sill

rear exhaust box baffles are noisy

various rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,242 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,614 miles

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

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

damage too nearside rear outer sill

slight damage to front sub/frame

Fail 24 Jul 2008 57,614 miles

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

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

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

damage too nearside rear outer sill

slight damage to front sub/frame

Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,613 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 49,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2005 45,416 miles

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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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R39 BKK is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R39 BKK, 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

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What year was R39 BKK registered?

R39 BKK is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R39 BKK safe to buy?

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