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R215 STH

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,199 mi
Last recorded87,199 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 STH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 87,199 miles

front subframe corroded

near side rear tyre on legal limit

near side steel brake pipes from front to rear starting to rust

off side rear road wheel damaged

off side rear steel brake pipe to flexi corroded

play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

play in near side front bottom ball joint and streering rack

Fail 5 May 2009 87,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe corroded

near side rear tyre on legal limit

near side steel brake pipes from front to rear starting to rust

off side rear road wheel damaged

off side rear steel brake pipe to flexi corroded

play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

play in near side front bottom ball joint and streering rack

Pass 16 May 2008 82,686 miles

both front shockabsorbers leaking

childs seat fitted in rear unable to fully inspect seatbelts

front subframe rusting

near side front brake pads look thin

off side rear roadwheel damaged

play in both front bottom suspension arm bushes

rear steel brake pipes to flexis rusting

Fail 16 May 2008 82,686 miles

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

both front shockabsorbers leaking

childs seat fitted in rear unable to fully inspect seatbelts

front subframe rusting

near side front brake pads look thin

off side rear roadwheel damaged

play in both front bottom suspension arm bushes

rear steel brake pipes to flexis rusting

Pass 15 May 2007 75,534 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 64,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R215 STH is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R215 STH, 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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What year was R215 STH registered?

R215 STH is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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