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R778 FCP

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,194 mi
Last recorded50,194 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S72,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 FCP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,194 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre wearing low on shoulder

movement in rack on n/s + o/s

n/s door dented

n/s/r tyre wearing low on shoulder

rear seat foam backing loose

wipers split on ends

Fail 2 Dec 2008 50,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

f/o/s tyre wearing low on shoulder

movement in rack on n/s + o/s

n/s door dented

rear seat foam backing loose

wipers split on ends

Fail 27 Jun 2007 40,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,476 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 34,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nail in tyre

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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R778 FCP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R778 FCP, 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 R778 FCP registered?

R778 FCP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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