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R295 DOS

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,504 mi
Last recorded90,504 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S72,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 DOS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2009 90,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 13 Jun 2009 90,504 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 74,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 72,813 miles

both rear tyres just on limit

front brake discs corroded on inside

front subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2007 72,813 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres just on limit

front brake discs corroded on inside

front subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R295 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R295 DOS, 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 R295 DOS registered?

R295 DOS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R295 DOS safe to buy?

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