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R971 WWR

1998 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,822 mi
Last recorded82,822 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 WWR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,822 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 82,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise o/s front body damage

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,943 miles

Centre stop light in-op

Wiper blade split

Fail 16 Sep 2009 74,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre stop light in-op

wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,968 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 69,968 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,414 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 59,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R971 WWR is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R971 WWR, 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 R971 WWR registered?

R971 WWR is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R971 WWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 WWR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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