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R144 DBE

1998 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,453 mi
Last recorded85,453 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 DBE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,756 miles

Front dipped headlight not switching off

Front of vehicle showing signs of damage

Front registration plate cracked and damaged

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 81,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front dipped headlight not switching off

Front of vehicle showing signs of damage

Front registration plate cracked and damaged

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil light coming on at idle

Fail 11 Sep 2008 77,505 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil light coming on at idle

Pass 21 Sep 2007 72,869 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 72,815 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

oil warning lamp flashing

offside rear tyre tread cracked and sidewall perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,486 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 59,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

surface cracks in both rear tyre walls

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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R144 DBE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R144 DBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R144 DBE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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