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S517 JLM

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,542 mi
Last recorded68,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 JLM
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,542 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 68,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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S517 JLM is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S517 JLM, 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 S517 JLM registered?

S517 JLM is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S517 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 JLM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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