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V898 FJR

1999 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,546 mi
Last recorded112,546 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 FJR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 112,546 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 112,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,732 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 97,694 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,717 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 69,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 62,909 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 62,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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V898 FJR is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V898 FJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V898 FJR registered?

V898 FJR is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V898 FJR safe to buy?

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