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R243 DGF

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,277 mi
Last recorded18,277 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S72,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 DGF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor damage to the nearside front road wheel

Minor damage to the rear registration plate

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit (wearing very low on the tread shoulders)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 11,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 5,027 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 55,271 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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R243 DGF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R243 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 R243 DGF registered?

R243 DGF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R243 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 DGF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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