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R153 JBD

1998 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,089 mi
Last recorded66,089 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 JBD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,089 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back box weak and corroded

exhaust system weak in places

n/s handbrake cable outer casing weak and corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 66,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back box weak and corroded

n/s handbrake cable outer casing weak and corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,055 miles

Both floor pans corroded/weak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,879 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,790 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,417 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 57,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitting

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,221 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,572 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,777 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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R153 JBD is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R153 JBD, 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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What year was R153 JBD registered?

R153 JBD is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R153 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 JBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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