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R381 EKK

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,460 mi
Last recorded123,460 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 EKK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 123,460 miles

headlamp beam patterns poor.

near side front brake hose damaged/worn near to limit.

near side front brake pipe corroded fairly badly near to hose.

off side front brake pipe corroded to limit by chassis rail.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 114,543 miles

near side front brake pipe looks corroded near to limit in places.

off side front6 brake pipe at clips on inner wing look to be corroded near to limit.

slight leak on centre exhaust section joint area.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 114,541 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front brake pipe looks corroded near to limit in places.

off side front6 brake pipe at clips on inner wing look to be corroded near to limit.

slight leak on centre exhaust section joint area.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 104,777 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded in places.

Brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose is corroded.

Brake pipes to offside and nearside front brake hoses are corroded.

Long hand brake travel. ( near to limits )

Minor exhaust leaks from pipe area and centre joint.

Nearside front tyre is worn low on tread edges.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 104,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded in places.

Brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose is corroded.

Brake pipes to offside and nearside front brake hoses are corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Long hand brake travel. ( near to limits )

Nearside front tyre is worn low on tread edges.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 95,837 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 86,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 81,556 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 81,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R381 EKK is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R381 EKK, 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 R381 EKK registered?

R381 EKK is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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