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R240 SEP

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,985 mi
Last recorded114,985 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 SEP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 114,985 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 114,975 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 105,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light staying on

Fail 22 Mar 2007 105,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 97,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 97,737 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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R240 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,084 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R240 SEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R240 SEP registered?

R240 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R240 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 SEP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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