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S361 FTV

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,524 mi
Last recorded75,524 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX76,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS361 FTV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,524 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

play o/s steering rack knuckle

Fail 24 Oct 2008 75,524 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

play o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,790 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 63,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,782 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 53,737 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 49,604 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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S361 FTV is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,959 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S361 FTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S361 FTV registered?

S361 FTV is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S361 FTV safe to buy?

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