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S265 AWS

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,652 mi
Last recorded95,652 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 95,652 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut on outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2009 95,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has a small cut on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 91,108 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 91,107 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,076 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 83,031 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 70,462 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 70,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S265 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S265 AWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S265 AWS registered?

S265 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S265 AWS safe to buy?

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