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R163 ABC

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 ABC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 89,839 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 89,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,317 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 78,317 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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R163 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R163 ABC, 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 R163 ABC registered?

R163 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R163 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 ABC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R163 ABC have outstanding finance?

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