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R166 LBU

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,029 mi
Last recorded112,029 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S72,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 LBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2009 112,029 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 112,029 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,429 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 97,187 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 97,187 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2006 88,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 78,638 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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R166 LBU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 72,722 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R166 LBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R166 LBU registered?

R166 LBU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R166 LBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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