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S408 ECB

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,418 mi
Last recorded98,418 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx85,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 ECB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 98,418 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 98,398 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 93,780 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 93,780 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,378 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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S408 ECB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 85,320 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S408 ECB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S408 ECB registered?

S408 ECB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S408 ECB safe to buy?

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