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R414 PBU

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,137 mi
Last recorded80,137 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 PBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2008 80,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 80,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 70,146 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 70,129 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2006 59,215 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 59,207 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2005 50,568 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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R414 PBU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,084 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R414 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R414 PBU registered?

R414 PBU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R414 PBU safe to buy?

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