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R161 DGN

1998 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,938 mi
Last recorded104,938 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 DGN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,938 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear no plate cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2016 104,932 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pipes corroded

rear no plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2015 102,192 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre perrished

rear no plate cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2015 102,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

air bag light on

brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre perrished

rear no plate cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,798 miles

brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre perrished

rear no plate cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,648 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,130 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,554 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 86,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,857 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 79,853 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,391 miles

the n/s/f tyre is quite worn

the rear sections of the main brake pipes are corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 74,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

the n/s/f tyre is quite worn

the rear sections of the main brake pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 52,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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R161 DGN is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R161 DGN, 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 R161 DGN registered?

R161 DGN is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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