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S405 DWV

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,625 mi
Last recorded108,625 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 DWV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2008 108,625 miles

noise from clutch

Pass 10 Sep 2007 104,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate deterioratng.

near side front lower suspension arm mounting bushers deteriorating.

near side rear tyre uneavan tread wear.

off side front lower suspension arm mounting bushers deteriorating.

one horn insecure.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 99,291 miles

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

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

both front suspension bushes perished..

both front wishbone bushes perished..

Fail 19 Sep 2006 99,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front suspension bushes perished..

both front wishbone bushes perished..

nearside rear tyre have nail in tread..

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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S405 DWV is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Red 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 S405 DWV, 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 S405 DWV registered?

S405 DWV is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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