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R214 DCP

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,510 mi
Last recorded66,510 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx85,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 DCP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,962 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 63,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight pitting to both front brake discs//front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,478 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 56,377 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 50,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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R214 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 85,320 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R214 DCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R214 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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