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R688 OTS

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S72,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 OTS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 99,447 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 99,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 89,827 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 89,818 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 78,522 miles

Crack in offside mirror glass not affecting view to rear

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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R688 OTS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 72,722 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R688 OTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R688 OTS registered?

R688 OTS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R688 OTS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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