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R221 STH

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,036 mi
Last recorded79,036 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,036 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,929 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 68,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,904 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 68,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,919 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,390 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 54,378 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 47,838 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 STH is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R221 STH, 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 STH registered?

R221 STH is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R221 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 STH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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