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R230 CHL

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 CHL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2008 92,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,529 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 83,162 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 80,526 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 80,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front tyre worn down to tread wear indicator and scrubbed on inner

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2005 72,265 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 72,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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R230 CHL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R230 CHL, 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 R230 CHL registered?

R230 CHL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R230 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 CHL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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