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R343 DOS

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,496 mi
Last recorded83,496 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 DOS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 83,496 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,600 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 78,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,718 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 12 May 2012 71,959 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion to inner sills both sides

Fail 13 Jun 2011 68,408 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion to inner sills both sides

Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

radiator leaking

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,460 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,179 miles

low effort rear foot brake

Fail 4 Jun 2008 52,179 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

low effort rear foot brake

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,880 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 46,880 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 41,845 miles

nearside rear brake pipe from flexi too brake limiter 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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R343 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R343 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 R343 DOS registered?

R343 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R343 DOS safe to buy?

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