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S161 VEL

1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,581 mi
Last recorded51,581 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt81,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 2.0 Hgt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,581 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 51,340 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,572 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 41,225 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 41,210 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front indicators show a 'whitish' light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt?

Based on 624 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,624
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 50
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S161 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 81,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S161 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S161 VEL registered?

S161 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S161 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 VEL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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