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R352 MMW

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,396 mi
Last recorded127,396 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 MMW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 127,396 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 127,396 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 106,711 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 106,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 106,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO MUDFLAPS LOCK TO LOCK.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,427 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 92,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S/F STEERING RACK BOOT. †O/S/F WHEEL ARCH SIGNS OF FOULING ON LOCK TO LOCK. †CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS MISSING.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 82,299 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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R352 MMW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,084 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R352 MMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R352 MMW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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