MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?
Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R179 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R179 DTC, 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 R179 DTC registered?
R179 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is R179 DTC safe to buy?
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