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R271 WBL

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,508 mi
Last recorded69,508 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 WBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant level low- suspect radiator leaking

Front subframe heavily corroded

Rear boot floor corroded, near fuel tank mountings

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Rear wiper not working

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,771 miles

Excessive corrosion in boot floor near fuel tank mountings. Recommend repair

Rear wash/wipe not working

Slight run-out on rear brakes

Fail 12 Apr 2013 66,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Excessive corrosion in boot floor near fuel tank mountings. Recommend repair

Parking brake travel long

Rear wash/wipe not working

Slight run-out on rear brakes

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,070 miles

corrosion to rear of vehicle not in a prescribed area

front and rear sub frames rusting

nearside front tyre tread starting to peel

rear springs rusting

Fail 24 Apr 2012 64,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear of vehicle not in a prescribed area

front and rear sub frames rusting

nearside front light dimm

nearside front tyre tread starting to peel

rear springs rusting

Fail 4 May 2011 60,681 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 4 May 2011 60,681 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 57,820 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,487 miles

Front wiper blades split, but still clearing screen.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,743 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 49,550 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 49,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges advise tracking check

front brake discs are in a very poor condition and brake pads are approx 70% worn advise replacement

Pass 12 May 2006 47,085 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 47,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R271 WBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R271 WBL, 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 R271 WBL registered?

R271 WBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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