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R291 FJX

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,389 mi
Last recorded62,389 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 FJX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,389 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s/front tyre and n/s/rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,652 miles

Advise - exhaust rubber broken - system still secure.

O/S Front tyre - sidewall cracked but not showing cord.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 61,582 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Advise - exhaust rubber broken - system still secure.

O/S Front tyre - sidewall cracked but not showing cord.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,277 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,211 miles

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

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

o/s/ front tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,583 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 59,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,929 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general under body surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2008 58,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,975 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre low on pressure

some perishing to o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2006 55,358 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 55,358 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch realease bearing noisey

oil leak

outer sill panels and under engine covered by plastic trim

rust forming on rear suspension arms

some discolouration to front and rear number plates

some play in o/s steering rack

surface rust forming on exhaust system

Pass 22 Jul 2005 53,291 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 53,014 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R291 FJX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R291 FJX, 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 R291 FJX registered?

R291 FJX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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