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S240 HBD

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,007 mi
Last recorded110,007 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 HBD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 110,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has damaged front bonnet secure in locked position but still in need of some repair should be done as soon as possible

Fail 30 Apr 2008 110,007 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Vehicle has damaged front bonnet secure in locked position but still in need of some repair should be done as soon as possible

Pass 2 Oct 2006 95,731 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 95,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 85,181 miles

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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S240 HBD is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S240 HBD, 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 S240 HBD registered?

S240 HBD is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S240 HBD safe to buy?

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