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R242 FCL

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,688 mi
Last recorded129,688 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 FCL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 129,688 miles

o/s/f brake pipe starting to rust

slight wear in o/s/f bottom arm rear bush

Pass 2 Oct 2006 117,111 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 115,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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R242 FCL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R242 FCL, 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.

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What year was R242 FCL registered?

R242 FCL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R242 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 FCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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