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R348 LMW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 LMW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 128,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 128,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 127,895 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 127,820 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 127,820 miles

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

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

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 126,591 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 126,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level close to miniumn

rear brakess sqeaking

Pass 9 Jul 2008 105,354 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 105,354 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 92,806 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 92,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn on inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

N/S Front Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S Gearbox Driveshaft Oil Seal leaking

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 83,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R348 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R348 LMW, 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 R348 LMW registered?

R348 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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