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R363 MFW

1998 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,438 mi
Last recorded204,438 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 MFW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 204,438 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 204,413 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 190,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 179,401 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 179,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 169,247 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 169,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 157,782 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 157,582 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 142,794 miles

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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R363 MFW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R363 MFW, 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 R363 MFW registered?

R363 MFW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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