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R159 OWO

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,373 mi
Last recorded102,373 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 OWO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,373 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,176 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,068 miles

o/s/f strut shroud u/s

Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 74,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,706 miles

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

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

o/s/f head lamp damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,026 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 59,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/r tyre nail in

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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R159 OWO is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R159 OWO, 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 R159 OWO registered?

R159 OWO is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R159 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 OWO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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