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R23 DSU

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,084 mi
Last recorded111,084 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DSU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

nearside rear light poor operation.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 111,082 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

nearside rear light poor operation.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 103,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 95,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads wearing thin

light corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2007 95,372 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipes

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,498 miles

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2005 87,540 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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R23 DSU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R23 DSU, 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 R23 DSU registered?

R23 DSU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R23 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 DSU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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