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S535 FHU

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,992 mi
Last recorded105,992 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 FHU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 105,992 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 105,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,733 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 100,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,310 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 92,046 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 85,406 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 85,363 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 76,510 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 76,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 65,851 miles

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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S535 FHU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S535 FHU, 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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S535 FHU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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