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R258 ABC

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,516 mi
Last recorded124,516 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 ABC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 124,516 miles

air pipe between throttle body and air flow meter split (repaired)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 124,497 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,698 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 116,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 112,232 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 112,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1] o/s rear coil spring,top damper missing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 105,663 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 105,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 99,356 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 99,356 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2005 93,588 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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R258 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R258 ABC, 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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R258 ABC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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