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R225 GJE

1998 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,219 mi
Last recorded90,219 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 GJE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,219 miles

Handbrake travel high

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 25 Jun 2008 83,961 miles

Rear axle is rusty

Rear springs are rusty

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Small leak at rear of exhaust.

offside front shock absorber is damp.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 83,961 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear axle is rusty

Rear springs are rusty

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Small leak at rear of exhaust.

offside front shock absorber is damp.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,280 miles

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

all suspension components have surface rust

rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,077 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 73,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 GJE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R225 GJE, 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 R225 GJE registered?

R225 GJE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R225 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 GJE shows 6 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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