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R516 AOU

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,400 mi
Last recorded102,400 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S72,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 102,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front+ rear suspension areas rusty

suspension low all round + unable to bounce test ?? very hard to bounce test shock absorbers

Pass 29 Mar 2007 94,154 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 94,093 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 85,927 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 85,927 miles

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

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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R516 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R516 AOU, 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 R516 AOU registered?

R516 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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