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R138 ATC

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,521 mi
Last recorded98,521 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2009 98,521 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 98,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 94,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 87,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,112 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R138 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 83,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R138 ATC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R138 ATC registered?

R138 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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