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R401 DOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,871 mi
Last recorded64,871 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 60,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,105 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 54,075 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,987 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,582 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 42,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,459 miles

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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R401 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R401 DOU, 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 R401 DOU registered?

R401 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R401 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 DOU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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