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S256 MLX

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,480 mi
Last recorded69,480 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 MLX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,114 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 64,112 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,163 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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S256 MLX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S256 MLX, 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 S256 MLX registered?

S256 MLX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S256 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 MLX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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