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R239 GVA

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 GVA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 115,048 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 115,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 107,746 miles

handbrake could do with ajustment

n/s/f trackrod end has slight play

n/s/r rim slightly bent innerside

Fail 26 Oct 2006 10,024 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,024 miles

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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R239 GVA is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R239 GVA, 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 R239 GVA registered?

R239 GVA is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R239 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 GVA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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