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R227 DGF

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,619 mi
Last recorded92,619 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S72,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 DGF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 92,619 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 92,619 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,203 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 86,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,779 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 82,779 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust blow at centre

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside rear wheel bent on inner rim

oil leak cam cover

some metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,918 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 79,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipe either side of centre exaust box rusty

noise from nearside rear wheel when spun

offside front tyre getting lowish

offside rear wheel buckled on inner rim

rear coil springs rusty

washer jet tpiece under bonnet leaking

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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R227 DGF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R227 DGF, 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 R227 DGF registered?

R227 DGF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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