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R233 JOB

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,960 mi
Last recorded96,960 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 JOB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,960 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

hand brake needs adjusting

nearside front inner cv boot insecure

offside front tyre worn inside edge

play in nearside front lower ball joint will need replacing

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2009 90,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 90,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 84,893 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

EXHAUST MANIFOLD NOISEY

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S/R/ TYRE WORN ON EDGES /SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,893 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

EXHAUST MANIFOLD NOISEY

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S/R/ TYRE WORN ON EDGES /SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 14 Jan 2008 72,890 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,792 miles

handbrake squeaks

both front wheel trims missing

exhaust manifold blowing

n/s/front seatbelt slow to retract

rear wiper torn

Fail 13 Feb 2007 65,792 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front wheel trims missing

exhaust manifold blowing

handbrake squeaks

n/s/front seatbelt slow to retract

rear wiper torn

Pass 15 Feb 2006 60,086 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 14 Feb 2006 60,086 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside front wheel trim missing

rear wiper blade split

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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R233 JOB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey 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 R233 JOB, 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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R233 JOB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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