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R403 OSN

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Yellow Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,847 mi
Last recorded97,847 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX76,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 OSN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 97,847 miles

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

advise oill leak on engine

Fail 8 May 2009 97,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise oill leak on engine

Pass 28 May 2008 93,443 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 May 2007 88,254 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 88,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2005 80,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 80,112 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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R403 OSN is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Yellow 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 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,959 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R403 OSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R403 OSN registered?

R403 OSN is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R403 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 OSN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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