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R203 KHW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,960 mi
Last recorded71,960 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 KHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,960 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 71,960 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,201 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,479 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,694 miles

corrosion setting into floors to sills

corrosion setting into front subframe

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

exhaust mount perished

off side rear tyre/wheel slight distortion

Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

corrosion setting into front subframe

corrosion setting into sill to floors

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

exhaust mount perished

off side rear tyre/wheel slight disatortion

Fail 29 Sep 2010 62,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion setting into front subframe

corrosion setting into sill to floors

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

exhaust mount perished

off side front tyre perished and bad shoulder wear

off side rear tyre/wheel slight disatortion

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,089 miles

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

near side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre slight distortion

Fail 21 Oct 2009 61,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

near side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre slight distortion

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,642 miles

corrosion setting into all steel brake pipes

Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion setting into all steel brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,753 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 55,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front discs slightly corroded & binding

front subframe corroded

n/s & o/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s rear back plate wet showing sighns of fluid leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,992 miles

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

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

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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R203 KHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R203 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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R203 KHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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