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R565 JFB

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,928 mi
Last recorded135,928 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto64,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 135,928 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 135,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 135,928 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 135,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 134,784 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 134,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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R565 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 64,921 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 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R565 JFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R565 JFB registered?

R565 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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