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S520 RBL

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,820 mi
Last recorded10,820 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,820 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 10,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 99,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 91,465 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 91,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 82,692 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 82,692 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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S520 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S520 RBL, 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 S520 RBL registered?

S520 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S520 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S520 RBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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