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R198 KHW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,357 mi
Last recorded122,357 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 KHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 122,357 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2010 122,357 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 111,541 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 111,541 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 103,699 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 103,564 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 93,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 93,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 86,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 86,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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R198 KHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R198 KHW, 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 R198 KHW registered?

R198 KHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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