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R465 FHD

1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt81,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 FHD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 2.0 Hgt
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 79,872 miles

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

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

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

advise rear side lights not fully illuminated

advise tracking due to wear of front tyres

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 29 Nov 2008 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

advise rear side lights not fully illuminated

advise tracking due to wear of front tyres

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,357 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 71,248 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,595 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 64,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 64,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt?

Based on 624 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,624
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 50
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R465 FHD is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 81,309 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 2.0 Hgt fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R465 FHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R465 FHD is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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