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R29 GEW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,127 mi
Last recorded81,127 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 GEW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 81,127 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 76,285 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 71,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 67,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 65,953 miles

advise replacement on all other steel brake pipes that havnt been replaced

Fail 3 Nov 2005 65,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R29 GEW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R29 GEW, 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 R29 GEW registered?

R29 GEW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R29 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 GEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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