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R226 JJO

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,122 mi
Last recorded94,122 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 JJO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,122 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,689 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 85,905 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 85,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 82,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,214 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 77,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre cut on side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,316 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 74,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R226 JJO is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R226 JJO, 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 R226 JJO registered?

R226 JJO is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R226 JJO safe to buy?

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