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R201 AWS

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,855 mi
Last recorded78,855 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 78,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/front tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 Dec 2010 78,848 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/front tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,053 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 76,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 73,098 miles

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

off-side front tyre becoming worn

Fail 23 Dec 2008 73,091 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off-side front tyre becoming worn

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,208 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2007 65,095 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,095 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,754 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 58,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front discs worn and scored

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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R201 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R201 AWS, 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 R201 AWS registered?

R201 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R201 AWS safe to buy?

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