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R296 HGR

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 HGR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,612 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,527 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 65,500 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,651 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 63,651 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise wipers

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,912 miles

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

nearside front wiper split advise replace

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre getting low.

slight damage to o/f door and wing.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded. † †

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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R296 HGR is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R296 HGR, 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 R296 HGR registered?

R296 HGR is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R296 HGR safe to buy?

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