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R78 JPT

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,235 mi
Last recorded57,235 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX76,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 JPT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,936 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,055 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 46,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 40,071 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 40,071 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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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R78 JPT is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R78 JPT, 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 R78 JPT registered?

R78 JPT is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R78 JPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 JPT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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