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S470 AHW

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,713 mi
Last recorded89,713 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx85,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 AHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 89,713 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 89,713 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,359 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 78,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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S470 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Blue 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 S470 AHW, 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 S470 AHW registered?

S470 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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