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S237 RBL

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,399 mi
Last recorded72,399 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,973 miles

adv n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking †adv curb scuffing on n/s/f side wall †adv exhaust corroding at joints

Fail 31 Mar 2006 63,947 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 63,925 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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S237 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,084 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S237 RBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S237 RBL registered?

S237 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S237 RBL safe to buy?

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