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R225 CJV

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,162 mi
Last recorded124,162 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 CJV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 124,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,981 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 114,565 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 109,987 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 100,567 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 100,500 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

exhaust frontpipe corroded and starting to blow

front inner disc pads appear low

sills covered by trims

slight damage to wheel rim edges

steering swivel gaiters split

battery insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2006 94,540 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 94,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R225 CJV is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R225 CJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R225 CJV registered?

R225 CJV is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R225 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 CJV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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