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R625 MTE

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,172 mi
Last recorded74,172 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx85,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 MTE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,172 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 74,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 74,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,934 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 61,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,901 miles

rear wiper blade in - operative

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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R625 MTE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 85,320 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R625 MTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R625 MTE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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