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R249 UEF

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 UEF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,936 miles

advise osr tyre side wall slightly peeling,retread

Fail 17 Mar 2014 83,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

advise osr tyre side wall slightly peeling,retread

Pass 7 May 2013 81,743 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 81,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 79,262 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 79,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 76,605 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 74,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 72,786 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 69,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 66,026 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 66,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,702 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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R249 UEF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R249 UEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R249 UEF registered?

R249 UEF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R249 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 UEF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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