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R317 FPW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,267 mi
Last recorded94,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 FPW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,267 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 94,267 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,941 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 87,941 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

long park brake travel

various tyres perished/damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 108,119 miles

1. slight damage to n/s door mirror glass. 2. n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 3. front exhaust mounting broken. 4. o/s front and one front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 108,109 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1. slight damage to n/s door mirror glass. 2. n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 3. front exhaust mounting broken. 4. o/s front and one front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 104,338 miles

O/S RSUSPENSION BUSH DETERIORATED. O/S MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED. CENTRE SILENCER DAMAGED. O/S FINNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 4 Jul 2008 104,335 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED. CENTRE SILENCER DAMAGED. O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S REAR SUSPENSION BUSH DETERIORATED.

Pass 22 May 2007 96,929 miles

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

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

n/s no plate holder tends to move alsi engine tends to over heat just passed emissions

Pass 10 May 2006 87,946 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 87,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R317 FPW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R317 FPW, 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 R317 FPW registered?

R317 FPW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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