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R265 DGF

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,382 mi
Last recorded134,382 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 DGF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 134,382 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 134,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhuast bracket in poor condition

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2009 120,666 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 23 Apr 2009 120,666 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 23 Apr 2008 112,683 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 22 Apr 2008 112,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 24 Apr 2007 103,150 miles

INTERMEDIATE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 3 May 2006 91,970 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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R265 DGF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R265 DGF, 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 R265 DGF registered?

R265 DGF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R265 DGF safe to buy?

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