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R86 GUD

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,186 mi
Last recorded111,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 GUD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 111,186 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2008 111,186 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,243 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 103,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 93,465 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 83,297 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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R86 GUD is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R86 GUD, 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 R86 GUD registered?

R86 GUD is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R86 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 GUD 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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