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R892 HTC

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,571 mi
Last recorded144,571 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 144,571 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 144,571 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2008 136,635 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 136,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hoses perishing.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 119,155 miles

rear exhaust baffles rattling

Pass 13 Jul 2006 109,264 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 109,264 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Large front brake imbalance due to corrosion on inner faces of the brake discs

N/S/F shock absorber leaking

N/S/F shock absorber leaking †

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Rear view mirror missing

Tyres ... 185/60/14H

Windsceen has a vulnerable damage spot where the rear view mirror has been removed †

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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R892 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,084 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R892 HTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R892 HTC registered?

R892 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 26 July 1998.

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