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S495 VNG

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,707 mi
Last recorded130,707 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 VNG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 130,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 120,590 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 120,590 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 112,210 miles

corrosion to steel brake pipes and exhaust system

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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S495 VNG is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Black 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 S495 VNG, 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 S495 VNG registered?

S495 VNG is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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