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R166 VTF

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,164 mi
Last recorded97,164 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 VTF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,164 miles

brake pipes to load sensing valve corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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R166 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R166 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R166 VTF registered?

R166 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R166 VTF safe to buy?

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