Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt (1998)
1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt
CarHunch analysed 202 real MOT records for the 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Bravo 2.0 HGT is a genuinely unreliable proposition: only 20.3% pass the MOT first time, compared to 80% across the UK fleet, and nearly three-quarters of examples will fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively rare at 5.5%, so catastrophic failures aren't the primary concern—instead, you're looking at chronic mechanical wear and niggling problems that chip away at usability.
At nearly 80,000 miles median, these cars haven't been thrashed, yet they still average 0.61 failures and 1.5 advisories per MOT, suggesting poor build quality or hard lives for their age. If you're seriously considering one, budget for remedial work before purchase and expect regular visits to your mechanic; this isn't a car to buy on price alone.
What to check before buying a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt vehicles fall between 68,399 and 91,704 miles.
MOT History Averages
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