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R161 OWO

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,702 mi
Last recorded95,702 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 OWO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged and deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2009 89,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 81,753 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 82,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 82,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,061 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 74,889 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 OWO is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R161 OWO registered?

R161 OWO is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R161 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 OWO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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