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S534 AOU

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,799 mi
Last recorded95,799 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS534 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2009 95,799 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,481 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,731 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 72,680 miles

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

offside front tyre near legal limit

offside outer sill becoming corroded

slight blow on rear exhaust silencer and becoming corroded

slight damage to nearside outer sill at rear

Pass 7 Dec 2006 69,147 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 69,143 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2005 65,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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S534 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,013 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S534 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S534 AOU registered?

S534 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S534 AOU safe to buy?

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