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R297 DOS

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,386 mi
Last recorded71,386 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 DOS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,386 miles

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

slight cracking nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2008 71,063 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,673 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades leaving slight smears on screen

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

nearside front headlamp mounting cracked

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease

sidewall deteriorated on nearside rear tyre

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 11 Apr 2007 63,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades leaving slight smears on screen

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

nearside front headlamp mounting cracked

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease

sidewall deteriorated on nearside rear tyre

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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R297 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R297 DOS, 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 R297 DOS registered?

R297 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R297 DOS safe to buy?

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