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R498 JDE

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,658 mi
Last recorded70,658 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.472,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 JDE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 70,658 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,009 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2006 65,953 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 65,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 63,020 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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R498 JDE is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 72,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R498 JDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R498 JDE registered?

R498 JDE is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R498 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 JDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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