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R251 DBE

1998 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,209 mi
Last recorded87,209 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 DBE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 87,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 87,209 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger side front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 21 May 2010 75,312 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 75,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 61,271 miles

advise front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

advise suspect noise from exhaust center section

Fail 9 May 2008 61,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

advise suspect noise from exhaust center section

Pass 15 May 2007 53,519 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 53,515 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 52,928 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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R251 DBE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R251 DBE, 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 R251 DBE registered?

R251 DBE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R251 DBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 DBE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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