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R221 DGC

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,904 mi
Last recorded91,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 DGC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,904 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F X MIRROR / N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES / REAR SPRINGS CORRODING / UNDER TRAYS FITTED / OIL LEAK / BRAKE PIPES BEEN GREASED UP /

REAR BOX RUBBING ON SPRING / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS /

Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,904 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

DAMAGE TO N/S/F X MIRROR / N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES / REAR SPRINGS CORRODING / UNDER TRAYS FITTED / OIL LEAK / BRAKE PIPES BEEN GREASED UP /

REAR BOX RUBBING ON SPRING / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS /

Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,675 miles

BRAKE PIPES BEEN GREASED UP AT TIME OF TEST / CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING X MIRROR / N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / N/S/F BALL JOINT SPLITTING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BALL JOINT / REAR SPRINGS CORRODING /

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,554 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S MIRROR X WING / VERY SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F TYRE EDGES / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BALL JOINT / UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,684 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE BOX / DAMAGE TO N/S MIRROR X WING / UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 3 Aug 2012 83,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE BOX / DAMAGE TO N/S MIRROR X WING / UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,150 miles

damage to n/s mirror and wing

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear springs corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 69,871 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

CHIPS ON SCREEN

O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING BAD

Fail 30 Jul 2009 69,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

CHIPS ON SCREEN

O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING BAD

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,119 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,675 miles

front number plate discolured

n/s/f/tyer bold inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2006 52,671 miles

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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R221 DGC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R221 DGC, 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 R221 DGC registered?

R221 DGC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R221 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 DGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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