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R256 VKM

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S72,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 VKM
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2008 117,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has major oil leak

unable to ispect nearside front disks and pads

unable to ispect offside front disks and pads

Pass 2 Feb 2007 107,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 97,845 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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R256 VKM is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R256 VKM, 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 R256 VKM registered?

R256 VKM is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R256 VKM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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