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A8 LLG

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,691 mi
Last recorded72,691 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LLG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,691 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 72,246 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

long travel of parking brake

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipe clip straps on swing arms broken

nearside front tyre worn on stepped edges

nearside rear seat-belt has been removed

offside front outer drive-shaft boot inner clip loose

part of offside rear light not working

Fail 22 Dec 2010 72,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

long travel of parking brake

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipe clip straps on swing arms broken

nearside front tyre worn on stepped edges

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

offside front outer drive-shaft boot inner clip loose

offside front tyre bald on stepped edges

offside front tyre split across its tread

part of offside rear light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2009 69,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside stop light brighter than offside

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2009 69,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside stop light brighter than offside

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link rubber bushes cracking

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,012 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 65,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,699 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 60,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,780 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 55,780 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,242 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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A8 LLG is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,013 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 LLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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A8 LLG is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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