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R26 MAP

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,801 mi
Last recorded47,801 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MAP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2010 47,801 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

body work damaged

bonnet secondary latch inoperative

both rear tyres perishing

drivers seat belt buckle stiff to release under load

front brake discs corroded

front bumper mounts badly corroded

off side front tyre cracked

various brake pipe/hose unions/ferrules corroded

various brake pipes corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 43,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn unevenly

handbrake travel high

Fail 2 Nov 2009 43,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn unevenly

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre outer side wall has weakend due to puncture

Pass 1 May 2008 38,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low-unable to see brake pads clearly

front brake discs corroding

front subframe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding-strong advise

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 1 May 2008 38,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low-unable to see brake pads clearly

front brake discs corroding

front subframe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding-strong advise

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 9 May 2007 35,423 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

body damage to nearside and offside rear

front brake imbalance-23%

handbrake travel getting long

Fail 9 May 2007 35,423 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

body damage to nearside and offside rear

handbrake travel getting long

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 May 2006 32,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding slightly

front number plate cracked slightly

rear tyre walls perishing slightly

slight misting of oil around steering rack pinion area

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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R26 MAP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R26 MAP, 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 R26 MAP registered?

R26 MAP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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