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R299 VHL

1998 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,327 mi
Last recorded103,327 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 VHL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,327 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner sills corroded

nearside rear damage

offside front wing damage

Fail 6 Dec 2012 103,299 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner sills corroded

nearside rear damage

offside front wing damage

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,105 miles

Driver's door difficult to open.

N/S/F tyre has tear in sidewall. No cords showing.

O/S/F shocker undersealed.

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Rear footbrake imbalance 30%.

Rust in O/S/F inner sill. Sound at time of test and withstood hard tapping with MOT hammer.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 94,104 miles

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

Driver's door difficult to open.

N/S/F tyre has tear in sidewall. No cords showing.

O/S/F shocker undersealed.

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Rear footbrake imbalance 30%.

Rust in O/S/F inner sill. Sound at time of test and withstood hard tapping with MOT hammer.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 90,390 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,438 miles

Airbag light on

Corrosion to N/S & O/S sill to floor,front & rear

O/S front door handle stiff

Oil leak

Rear & N/S front wipers slight tear on their ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,094 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 80,094 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Bonnet prop bracket broken

N/S secondary side light bulb inop

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,755 miles

O/S REAR LIGHT CRACKED. N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,908 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 58,908 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (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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R299 VHL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R299 VHL, 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 R299 VHL registered?

R299 VHL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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