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R184 AWS

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,166 mi
Last recorded139,166 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 139,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front sub frame and rear suspension rusty

front washers not working very well

n/s/r tyre screw in tread and flat

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 5 May 2009 139,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

front sub frame and rear suspension rusty

front washers not working very well

n/s/r tyre screw in tread and flat

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 130,508 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

rear wiper excessively worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2008 130,508 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front inner brake discs corroded

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

rear wiper excessively worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 121,275 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

handbrake requires adjustment

rear wiper worn

Fail 28 Apr 2007 121,275 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade excessively worn

Pass 21 Apr 2006 111,674 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 111,674 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R184 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 R184 AWS, 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.

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R184 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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