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R265 JCW

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,956 mi
Last recorded111,956 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 JCW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 111,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,506 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 107,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded. nearside inner cv gaitor m issing.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 101,550 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R265 JCW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R265 JCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R265 JCW registered?

R265 JCW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R265 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 JCW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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