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R715 DOS

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,634 mi
Last recorded91,634 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX76,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 DOS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 91,634 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 91,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

driver seatbase worn

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2007 85,052 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 85,051 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 84,768 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 84,763 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 81,398 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 81,396 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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R715 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,959 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R715 DOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R715 DOS registered?

R715 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R715 DOS safe to buy?

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