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R818 EHW

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,737 mi
Last recorded86,737 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX76,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 EHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2008 86,737 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bulb out in high mounted stop lamp

cut in o/s/f brake flexy

handbrake nearing end of working travel

n/s/f tyre worn low

play in o/s/f track rod end

tail lights require bulbs

Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,766 miles

bonnet stay loose

both lower ball joints gaitors torn

one bulb in high mount stop light inop

rear springs corroded

very slight oil leak

wheel rims slightly damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2007 79,766 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet stay loose

both lower ball joints gaitors torn

one bulb in high mount stop light inop

rear springs corroded

topped up washers

very slight oil leak

wheel rims slightly damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,296 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R818 EHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R818 EHW, 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 R818 EHW registered?

R818 EHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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